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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1LeicesterLE1 5YAHigh pass rate

Leicester (Wigston) posts a 75.9% pass rate, with Nottingham (Colwick) the nearest alternative about 22 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
75.9%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2024-25
National rank
#28
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Leicester (Wigston) sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 39%, rank #28 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Silverstone, about 37.9 miles away.

SilverstoneBest nearby
37.9 mi away
80.4%
+4.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

75.9%passed
failed24.1%

All-time 11.0K passed, 3.8K failed, 14.8K total

How Leicester (Wigston) compares

Leicester (Wigston)
75.9%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+2.9 pp

Leicester (Wigston) is 2.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 28 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Leicester (Wigston) ranks among 72 centres

Top 39%
Leicester (Wigston) ranks higher than 61% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#28
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Leicester (Wigston) is remarkably flat, moving only from 77.8% (2017-18) to 75.9% now, with a total spread of 7.2 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.9 pp
Male77.2%
0%100%
Female55.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~39
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Leicester (Wigston) would typically wait around 15 to 19 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Tigers Road
off Saffron Road
South Wigston
Leicester
LE18 4WS
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Leicester (Wigston)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LE18 4WS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 1 centres across England, Leicester (Wigston) is the one covering Leicester, City of Leicester and the surrounding LE1 5YA area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Leicester (Wigston) sees moderate volume: 14.8K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

If you've been told Leicester (Wigston) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 75.9% is 2.9 points above the UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%, which is rank #28 out of 72. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Leicester (Wigston) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Leicester (Wigston)

  • Pass rate at Leicester (Wigston) sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Leicester (Wigston) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Leicester (Wigston), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Nottingham (Colwick)
21.9 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #11
79.3%
+3.4 pp
Kettering
24.8 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #26
76.2%
+0.3 pp
Burton on Trent
23.8 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
+1.1 pp
SilverstoneBest nearby
37.9 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #8
80.4%
+4.5 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
34.1 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #27
76.2%
+0.3 pp
Rotherham
55.7 mi, 19.2K tests, Rank #39
72.6%
-3.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Leicester (Wigston)?
The current pass rate at Leicester (Wigston) driving test centre is 75.9%, calculated from 1.3K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 74.6% (from 14.8K tests).
Is Leicester (Wigston) an easy or hard test centre?
Leicester (Wigston) is ranked #28 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75.9% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Leicester (Wigston) compare to the UK average?
Leicester (Wigston)'s pass rate is 2.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Leicester (Wigston) is 2.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 28 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Leicester (Wigston) record?
Leicester (Wigston) has recorded 14.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 11.0K passed and 3.8K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Leicester (Wigston)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Leicester (Wigston) are Nottingham (Colwick) (79.3%), Kettering (76.2%), Burton on Trent (77%) and Silverstone (80.4%). Of these, Nottingham (Colwick), Kettering, Burton on Trent, Silverstone have higher current pass rates than Leicester (Wigston)'s 75.9%. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Leicester (Wigston)?
Leicester (Wigston) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Leicester (Wigston) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Leicester (Wigston) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Leicester (Wigston)?
The estimated wait at Leicester (Wigston) is about 15 to 19 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 14.8K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.