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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Macclesfield Driving Test Centre

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Macclesfield in Macclesfield records a 81.9% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
81.9%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
635
2021-22 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#18
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Macclesfield sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 13%, rank #18 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme), about 18.6 miles away.

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
18.6 mi away
89.9%
+8.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.9%passed
failed18.1%

All-time 3.4K passed, 1.0K failed, 4.4K total

How Macclesfield compares

Macclesfield
81.9%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+9.7 pp

The 9.7-point advantage at Macclesfield (ranked 18 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Macclesfield ranks among 135 centres

Top 13%
Macclesfield ranks higher than 87% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#18
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Macclesfield has added 7.7 points since 2016-17, from 79.7% to 87.4%, with its strongest year at 87.7% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.1 pp
Male76.9%
0%100%
Female71.8%
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
~11
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 Macclesfield 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Unit 4 Bailey Court
Green Street
Macclesfield
SK10 1JQ
England

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

Tests offered at Macclesfield

  • 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 SK10 1JQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Macclesfield? You start in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Volume here sits at 4.4K over 2016-17-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

How does Macclesfield compare nationally? 81.9% pass rate, #18 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 9.7 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The top quarter of the country, in other words. First-attempt data for Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield

  • Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield 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.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Bredbury (Manchester)
11.7 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #100
68.9%
-13.0 pp
Hyde
13.3 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
-2.8 pp
Failsworth (Manchester)
17.2 mi, 933 tests, Rank #30
79.3%
-2.6 pp
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
18.6 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #1
89.9%
+8.0 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
24.4 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-21.1 pp
Halifax
33.8 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
-11.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Macclesfield?
The current pass rate at Macclesfield driving test centre is 81.9%, calculated from 635 tests in 2021-22 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 76.7% (from 4.4K tests).
Is Macclesfield an easy or hard test centre?
Macclesfield is ranked #18 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 81.9% 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 Macclesfield compare to the UK average?
Macclesfield's pass rate is 9.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 9.7-point advantage at Macclesfield (ranked 18 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Macclesfield record?
Macclesfield has recorded 4.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.4K passed and 1.0K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Macclesfield?
The closest DVSA test centres to Macclesfield are Bredbury (Manchester) (68.9%), Hyde (79.1%), Failsworth (Manchester) (79.3%) and Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) (89.9%). Of these, Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) has a higher current pass rate than Macclesfield's 81.9%. Bredbury (Manchester), Hyde, Failsworth (Manchester) 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 Macclesfield?
Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield?
The estimated wait at Macclesfield 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 4.4K 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.