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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Nottingham (Colwick) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2City of NottinghamHigh pass rate

Nottingham (Colwick) posts a 84.2% pass rate, with Leicester (Wigston) the nearest alternative about 22 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
84.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#9
of 135 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 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 7%, rank #9 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Burton on TrentNearest alternative
22.6 mi away
83.5%
-0.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

84.2%passed
failed15.8%

All-time 9.3K passed, 2.3K failed, 11.6K total

How Nottingham (Colwick) compares

Nottingham (Colwick)
84.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+12 pp

A 12-point lead over the national figure puts Nottingham (Colwick) ranked 9 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Nottingham (Colwick) ranks among 135 centres

Top 7%
Nottingham (Colwick) ranks higher than 93% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#9
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (79% in 2017-18, 80.4% now) but the ride was not smooth: Nottingham (Colwick) has swung 12.4 points between its best year (87.6%, 2022-23) and its worst (75.2%, 2018-19).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.9 pp
Male80.1%
0%100%
Female81.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~30
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

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 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

Drivers booked at Nottingham (Colwick) report to a DVSA centre in City of Nottingham, East Midlands. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 11.6K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

By raw pass rate Nottingham (Colwick) sits at 84.2%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (12 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #9 of 135, inside the top ten percent of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. First-attempt data for Nottingham (Colwick) 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 Nottingham (Colwick)

  • Above-average pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in City of Nottingham will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • 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

Leicester (Wigston)
21.9 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #23
80.5%
-3.7 pp
Chesterfield
22.7 mi, 2.5K tests, Rank #112
66.8%
-17.4 pp
Burton on TrentBest nearby
22.6 mi, 18.9K tests, Rank #11
83.5%
-0.7 pp
Rotherham
34.1 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #46
77.7%
-6.5 pp
Grantham (Somerby)
23.7 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #17
81.9%
-2.3 pp
Lincoln
31.7 mi, 6.1K tests, Rank #64
75%
-9.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick)?
The current pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick) driving test centre is 84.2%, calculated from 2.6K 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 80.2% (from 11.6K tests).
Is Nottingham (Colwick) an easy or hard test centre?
Nottingham (Colwick) is ranked #9 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 84.2% 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 Nottingham (Colwick) compare to the UK average?
Nottingham (Colwick)'s pass rate is 12 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. A 12-point lead over the national figure puts Nottingham (Colwick) ranked 9 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Nottingham (Colwick) record?
Nottingham (Colwick) has recorded 11.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.3K passed and 2.3K 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) (80.5%), Chesterfield (66.8%), Burton on Trent (83.5%) and Rotherham (77.7%). Nottingham (Colwick)'s 84.2% is the highest current pass rate among them. Leicester (Wigston), Chesterfield, Burton on Trent, Rotherham 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 11.6K 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.