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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Lowestoft Driving Test Centre

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Lowestoft in Lowestoft, England has a current pass rate of 76.8%, 4.6 points above the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2017-18)
76.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
611
2015-16 to 2017-18 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#54
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Lowestoft sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 40%, rank #54 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 38.0 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
38.0 mi away
88.2%
+11.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.8%passed
failed23.2%

All-time 1.4K passed, 483 failed, 1.9K total

How Lowestoft compares

Lowestoft
76.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+4.6 pp

Lowestoft runs 4.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 54 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Lowestoft ranks among 135 centres

Top 40%
Lowestoft ranks higher than 60% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#54
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Lowestoft ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2015-16 (82.6%) and 2011-12 (71.3%) runs to 11.3 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.0 pp
Male75.2%
0%100%
Female70.2%
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 Lowestoft 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

Unit3 Oakland House Business Centre
Mobbs Way
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3AL
England

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

Tests offered at Lowestoft

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 NR32 3AL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Lowestoft is the one covering Lowestoft, Suffolk. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. 1.9K tests across 2010-11-2017-18, 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.

If you've been told Lowestoft is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 76.8% is 4.6 points above the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #54 out of 135. First-attempt data for Lowestoft 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 2

What learners should know about Lowestoft

  • Lowestoft 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Lowestoft area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Lowestoft, 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

Norwich (Peachman Way)
17.5 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #68
74.4%
-2.4 pp
Norwich
21.7 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #43
77.8%
+1.0 pp
IpswichBest nearby
38.0 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #2
88.2%
+11.4 pp
Bury St Edmunds
45.4 mi, 3.0K tests, Rank #47
77.6%
+0.8 pp
Herne Bay
81.0 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #84
72%
-4.8 pp
Kings Lynn
58.3 mi, 4.9K tests, Rank #42
77.9%
+1.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lowestoft?
The current pass rate at Lowestoft driving test centre is 76.8%, calculated from 611 tests in 2015-16 to 2017-18 (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 74.7% (from 1.9K tests).
Is Lowestoft an easy or hard test centre?
Lowestoft is ranked #54 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.8% 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 Lowestoft compare to the UK average?
Lowestoft's pass rate is 4.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Lowestoft runs 4.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 54 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Lowestoft record?
Lowestoft has recorded 1.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.4K passed and 483 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 Lowestoft?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lowestoft are Norwich (Peachman Way) (74.4%), Norwich (77.8%), Ipswich (88.2%) and Bury St Edmunds (77.6%). Of these, Norwich, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds have higher current pass rates than Lowestoft's 76.8%. Norwich (Peachman Way) 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 Lowestoft?
Lowestoft 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. 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 Lowestoft and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft?
The estimated wait at Lowestoft 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 1.9K 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: 2017-18.