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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Wales

Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre

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At Newport (Gwent), 74.7% of candidates pass, one of the 72 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
74.7%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2024-25
National rank
#35
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Newport (Gwent) sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 49%, rank #35 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 19.6 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
19.6 mi away
82.4%
+7.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

74.7%passed
failed25.3%

All-time 10.4K passed, 4.6K failed, 15.1K total

How Newport (Gwent) compares

Newport (Gwent)
74.7%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+1.7 pp

Newport (Gwent) sits 1.7 points above the UK average, ranked 35 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Newport (Gwent) ranks among 72 centres

Top 49%
Newport (Gwent) ranks higher than 51% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#35
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Newport (Gwent) has added 5.7 points since 2017-18, from 69% to 74.7%, with its strongest year at 75.3% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 19.4 pp
Male71.2%
0%100%
Female51.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~39
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Newport (Gwent) would typically wait around 7 to 11 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

Innovation Centre
St Cross Business Park
Newport
Newport
PO30 5WB
Wales

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

Tests offered at Newport (Gwent)

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

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 PO30 5WB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 1 test if you book Newport (Gwent)? You start in Newport, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 15.1K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

How does Newport (Gwent) compare nationally? 74.7% pass rate, #35 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA network, 1.7 points above the UK average of 73%. The upper half of the country, in other words. First-attempt data for Newport (Gwent) 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Newport (Gwent)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Newport (Gwent). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Newport (Gwent) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
19.6 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+7.7 pp
Taunton
39.9 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-3.4 pp
Gloucester
37.4 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
+6.4 pp
Swansea
40.8 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
+0.6 pp
Exeter
63.9 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
+3.1 pp
Shrewsbury
78.0 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
-2.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newport (Gwent)?
The current pass rate at Newport (Gwent) driving test centre is 74.7%, calculated from 1.0K 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 69.3% (from 15.1K tests).
Is Newport (Gwent) an easy or hard test centre?
Newport (Gwent) is ranked #35 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 74.7% compares to a UK average of 73%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Newport (Gwent) compare to the UK average?
Newport (Gwent)'s pass rate is 1.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Newport (Gwent) sits 1.7 points above the UK average, ranked 35 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Newport (Gwent) record?
Newport (Gwent) has recorded 15.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.4K passed and 4.6K 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 Newport (Gwent)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Newport (Gwent) are Bristol (Kingswood) (82.4%), Taunton (71.3%), Gloucester (81.1%) and Swansea (75.3%). Of these, Bristol (Kingswood), Gloucester, Swansea have higher current pass rates than Newport (Gwent)'s 74.7%. Taunton 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 Newport (Gwent)?
Newport (Gwent) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 7 to 11 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Newport (Gwent) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Newport (Gwent) 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 Newport (Gwent)?
The estimated wait at Newport (Gwent) is about 7 to 11 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 15.1K 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.