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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Nottingham (Colwick) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1City of NottinghamHigh pass rate

Nottingham (Colwick) in City of Nottingham, England has a current pass rate of 79.3%, 6.3 points above the UK average of 73%. 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)
79.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2024-25
National rank
#11
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Nottingham (Colwick) sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 15%, rank #11 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Burton on TrentNearest alternative
22.6 mi away
77%
-2.3 pp
All centres in City of Nottingham→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

79.3%passed
failed20.7%

All-time 9.7K passed, 3.3K failed, 12.9K total

How Nottingham (Colwick) compares

Nottingham (Colwick)
79.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+6.3 pp

The 6.3-point advantage at Nottingham (Colwick) (ranked 11 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Nottingham (Colwick) ranks among 72 centres

Top 15%
Nottingham (Colwick) ranks higher than 85% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#11
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Nottingham (Colwick) has climbed 3.8 points across the series, 75.5% in 2017-18 to 79.3% now; the weakest year on record was 74.3% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.7 pp
Male77.2%
0%100%
Female56.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~34
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Nottingham (Colwick) would typically wait around 15 to 19 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

Unit 24
Eldon Business Park
Eldon Road
Beeston
NG9 6DZ
England

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

Tests offered at Nottingham (Colwick)

  • car
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 NG9 6DZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Nottingham (Colwick) sits in City of Nottingham, East Midlands. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 1 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from City of Nottingham tend to know already. Nottingham (Colwick) sees moderate volume: 12.9K 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.

79.3% at Nottingham (Colwick), against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre 6.3 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #11 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Nottingham (Colwick) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 1

What learners should know about Nottingham (Colwick)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Nottingham (Colwick)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Nottingham (Colwick) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Leicester (Wigston)
21.9 mi, 14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
-3.4 pp
Burton on TrentBest nearby
22.6 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
-2.3 pp
Rotherham
34.1 mi, 19.2K tests, Rank #39
72.6%
-6.7 pp
Lincoln
31.7 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #43
72%
-7.3 pp
Kettering
43.6 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #26
76.2%
-3.1 pp
Wakefield
52.4 mi, 20.5K tests, Rank #55
68.8%
-10.5 pp
See all centres in City of Nottingham→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick)?
The current pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick) driving test centre is 79.3%, 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 74.8% (from 12.9K tests).
Is Nottingham (Colwick) an easy or hard test centre?
Nottingham (Colwick) is ranked #11 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.3% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Nottingham (Colwick) compare to the UK average?
Nottingham (Colwick)'s pass rate is 6.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 6.3-point advantage at Nottingham (Colwick) (ranked 11 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Nottingham (Colwick) record?
Nottingham (Colwick) has recorded 12.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.7K passed and 3.3K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Nottingham (Colwick)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Nottingham (Colwick) are Leicester (Wigston) (75.9%), Burton on Trent (77%), Rotherham (72.6%) and Lincoln (72%). Nottingham (Colwick)'s 79.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Leicester (Wigston), Burton on Trent, Rotherham, Lincoln 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 Nottingham (Colwick)?
Nottingham (Colwick) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 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 Nottingham (Colwick) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Nottingham (Colwick) 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 Nottingham (Colwick)?
The estimated wait at Nottingham (Colwick) is about 15 to 19 weeks (high 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 12.9K 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: 2024-25.