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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre

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Newport (Gwent) in Newport, Wales has a current pass rate of 55.2%, 17 points below 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 (2024-25)
55.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#134
of 135 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 bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 1%, rank #134 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Hereford, about 35.3 miles away.

HerefordBest nearby
35.3 mi away
86.8%
+31.6 pp
All centres in Newport→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

55.2%passed
failed44.8%

All-time 7.1K passed, 4.5K failed, 11.5K total

How Newport (Gwent) compares

Newport (Gwent)
55.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-17 pp

A 17-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Newport (Gwent) ranked 134 of 135 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.

Where Newport (Gwent) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 1%
Newport (Gwent) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#134
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Newport (Gwent) has given up 9.1 points since 2017-18 (64.1% then, 55% now); the low water mark was 55% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.5 pp
Male61.5%
0%100%
Female59.0%
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
~30
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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on 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

Newport (Gwent): a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Newport. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Newport (Gwent) sees moderate volume: 11.5K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Newport (Gwent) ranks #134 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 55.2%, 17 points below the national figure of 72.2%. For Newport (Gwent) the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 2

What learners should know about Newport (Gwent)

  • Newport (Gwent) is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Newport will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Weston-Super-Mare
15.4 mi, 344 tests, Rank #53
77%
+21.8 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)
18.0 mi, 19.3K tests, Rank #44
77.8%
+22.6 pp
Merthyr Tydfil
21.2 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #69
74.1%
+18.9 pp
HerefordBest nearby
35.3 mi, 446 tests, Rank #4
86.8%
+31.6 pp
Taunton
38.8 mi, 9.9K tests, Rank #57
76.2%
+21.0 pp
Bridgend
26.3 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37
78.8%
+23.6 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 55.2%, calculated from 2.4K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 61.3% (from 11.5K tests).
Is Newport (Gwent) an easy or hard test centre?
Newport (Gwent) is ranked #134 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 55.2% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Newport (Gwent) compare to the UK average?
Newport (Gwent)'s pass rate is 17 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. A 17-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Newport (Gwent) ranked 134 of 135 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.
How many driving tests does Newport (Gwent) record?
Newport (Gwent) has recorded 11.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.1K passed and 4.5K 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 Weston-Super-Mare (77%), Bristol (Kingswood) (77.8%), Merthyr Tydfil (74.1%) and Hereford (86.8%). Of these, Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol (Kingswood), Merthyr Tydfil, Hereford have higher current pass rates than Newport (Gwent)'s 55.2%. 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 11.5K 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.