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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1Leighton BuzzardLU7 1EEHigh pass rate

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) in Leighton Buzzard currently passes 68.7% of tests, 4.3 points below the UK average of 73%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
68.7%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
875
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#56
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 24%, rank #56 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Silverstone, about 19.7 miles away.

SilverstoneBest nearby
19.7 mi away
80.4%
+11.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.7%passed
failed31.3%

All-time 1.9K passed, 827 failed, 2.7K total

How Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) compares

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
68.7%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-4.3 pp

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) gives up 4.3 points to the national average and is ranked 56 of 72 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 24%
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#56
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road): 69.7% in 2015-16, 71.2% now, and every year in between inside a 6.6-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.6 pp
Male71.8%
0%100%
Female51.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Leighton Road
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 4QG
England

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

Tests offered at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • lorry and bus
  • 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 LU7 4QG, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 1 test sites in England, located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire at LU7 1EE. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. 2.7K tests across 2015-16-2024-25, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) runs close to the national curve: 68.7% pass rate, 4.3 points below the UK average of 73%. The rank is #56 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres. First-attempt data for Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)

  • Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), 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

Weedon LGV
7.9 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #61
66.1%
-2.6 pp
Cardington
17.5 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #37
73.8%
+5.1 pp
SilverstoneBest nearby
19.7 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #8
80.4%
+11.7 pp
Uxbridge (London)
27.3 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #44
71.6%
+2.9 pp
Kettering
32.0 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #26
76.2%
+7.5 pp
Oxford (Kassam Stadium)
27.9 mi, 15.8K tests, Rank #33
74.8%
+6.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
The current pass rate at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) driving test centre is 68.7%, calculated from 875 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 69.8% (from 2.7K tests).
Is Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) an easy or hard test centre?
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is ranked #56 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 68.7% 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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) compare to the UK average?
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)'s pass rate is 4.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) gives up 4.3 points to the national average and is ranked 56 of 72 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) record?
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) has recorded 2.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.9K passed and 827 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) are Weedon LGV (66.1%), Cardington (73.8%), Silverstone (80.4%) and Uxbridge (London) (71.6%). Of these, Cardington, Silverstone, Uxbridge (London) have higher current pass rates than Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)'s 68.7%. Weedon LGV sits 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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) 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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
The estimated wait at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate 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 2.7K 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.