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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2LeicesterLE1 5YAHigh pass rate

Leicester (Wigston) posts a 80.5% 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)
80.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#23
of 135 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 quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 17%, rank #23 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Nottingham (Colwick), about 21.9 miles away.

Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
21.9 mi away
84.2%
+3.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

80.5%passed
failed19.5%

All-time 11.5K passed, 3.5K failed, 14.9K total

How Leicester (Wigston) compares

Leicester (Wigston)
80.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+8.3 pp

At 8.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 23 of 135 in its category, Leicester (Wigston) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Leicester (Wigston) ranks among 135 centres

Top 17%
Leicester (Wigston) ranks higher than 83% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#23
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Leicester (Wigston) has risen from 73.4% to 80.5%, a 7.1-point gain, peaking at 84.6% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.6 pp
Male77.0%
0%100%
Female74.4%
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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current 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

Leicester (Wigston) is in Leicester, City of Leicester (LE1 5YA) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 14.9K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Leicester (Wigston) ranks 23, which lands it in the top quarter nationally. The 80.5% pass rate is 8.3 points clear of the UK figure of 72.2%. For Leicester (Wigston) the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 2

What learners should know about Leicester (Wigston)

  • Leicester (Wigston) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Leicester (Wigston) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Leicester (Wigston). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
21.9 mi, 11.6K tests, Rank #9
84.2%
+3.7 pp
Kettering
24.8 mi, 11.0K tests, Rank #87
71.1%
-9.4 pp
Burton on Trent
23.8 mi, 18.9K tests, Rank #11
83.5%
+3.0 pp
Warwick (Wedgenock House)
30.7 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #48
77.5%
-3.0 pp
Grantham (Somerby)
29.3 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #17
81.9%
+1.4 pp
Banbury
40.7 mi, 8.9K tests, Rank #79
72.3%
-8.2 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 80.5%, calculated from 1.2K 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 76.8% (from 14.9K tests).
Is Leicester (Wigston) an easy or hard test centre?
Leicester (Wigston) is ranked #23 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 80.5% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 8.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 8.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 23 of 135 in its category, Leicester (Wigston) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Leicester (Wigston) record?
Leicester (Wigston) has recorded 14.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 11.5K passed and 3.5K 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) (84.2%), Kettering (71.1%), Burton on Trent (83.5%) and Warwick (Wedgenock House) (77.5%). Of these, Nottingham (Colwick), Burton on Trent have higher current pass rates than Leicester (Wigston)'s 80.5%. Kettering, Warwick (Wedgenock House) sit lower. 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 14.9K 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.