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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · Wales

Newport (Gwent)

The Newport (Gwent) driving test centre is located in Newport, Wales. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
69.3%
Total tests
15.1K
National rank
#50
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Newport (Gwent) compares

Newport (Gwent)
69.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+21.3 pp

Newport (Gwent) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 69%
2018-19: 69.8%
2019-20: 71.9%
2020-21: 75.3%
2021-22: 74.9%
2022-23: 73.5%
2023-24: 72.8%
2024-25: 74.7%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
71.2%
Female pass rate
51.8%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Newport (Gwent)

  • Pass rates at Newport (Gwent) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Newport (Gwent)
13.5K tests · Rank #164
50.2%
Newport (Gwent)
11.5K tests · Rank #179
61.3%
Newport (Gwent) LGV
3.2K tests · Rank #39
67.7%
Pontypool LGV
5.9K tests · Rank #112
52.3%
Cardiff (Llanishen)
22.3K tests · Rank #139
51.5%
Abergavenny
9.7K tests · Rank #45
59.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newport (Gwent)?

The current overall pass rate at Newport (Gwent) driving test centre is 69.3%, based on 15.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Newport (Gwent) an easy or hard test centre?

Newport (Gwent) is ranked #50 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 69.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Newport (Gwent) compare to the UK average?

Newport (Gwent)'s pass rate is 21.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Newport (Gwent)?

Newport (Gwent) has recorded 15.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.4K passed and 4.6K failed.

Where can I see Newport (Gwent) on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.