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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Peterhead Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2PeterheadAB42 1ZPHigh pass rate

Peterhead in Peterhead, Scotland has a current pass rate of 80.8%, 8.6 points above 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 (2017-18)
80.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
354
2012-13 to 2017-18 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#21
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Peterhead sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 16%, rank #21 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Berwick-On-Tweed, about 120.2 miles away.

Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
120.2 mi away
85.7%
+4.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

80.8%passed
failed19.2%

All-time 286 passed, 68 failed, 354 total

How Peterhead compares

Peterhead
80.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+8.6 pp

Peterhead runs 8.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 21 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Peterhead ranks among 135 centres

Top 16%
Peterhead ranks higher than 84% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#21
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Peterhead has added 13.3 points since 2012-13, from 79% to 92.3%, with its strongest year at 92.3% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 37.7 pp
Male78.2%
0%100%
Female40.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Peterhead would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Suite 21
Burnside Business Centre
Burnside Road
Peterhead
AB42 3AW
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Peterhead

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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 AB42 3AW, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at AB42 1ZP, that's Peterhead in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 354 tests across 2012-13-2017-18. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

Rank: #21 of 135. Pass rate: 80.8%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Peterhead 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Peterhead

  • Peterhead passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • With 354 tests on record at Peterhead, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Peterhead about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Peterhead. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Aberdeen South (Cove)
31.4 mi, 7.6K tests, Rank #73
73.6%
-7.2 pp
Elgin
57.7 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #104
68.1%
-12.7 pp
Dundee
84.9 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #60
75.8%
-5.0 pp
Wick
80.6 mi, 330 tests, Rank #72
73.9%
-6.9 pp
Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
120.2 mi, 775 tests, Rank #7
85.7%
+4.9 pp
Kirkcaldy
107.2 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #126
62.6%
-18.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Peterhead?
The current pass rate at Peterhead driving test centre is 80.8%, calculated from 354 tests in 2012-13 to 2017-18 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 80.8% (from 354 tests).
Is Peterhead an easy or hard test centre?
Peterhead is ranked #21 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 80.8% 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 Peterhead compare to the UK average?
Peterhead's pass rate is 8.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Peterhead runs 8.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 21 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Peterhead record?
Peterhead has recorded 354 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 286 passed and 68 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 Peterhead?
The closest DVSA test centres to Peterhead are Aberdeen South (Cove) (73.6%), Elgin (68.1%), Dundee (75.8%) and Wick (73.9%). Peterhead's 80.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Aberdeen South (Cove), Elgin, Dundee, Wick 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 Peterhead?
Peterhead currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Peterhead and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Peterhead 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 Peterhead?
The estimated wait at Peterhead is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 354 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: 2017-18.