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Salisbury Driving Test Centre

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Salisbury in Salisbury, England has a current pass rate of 79.6%, 7.4 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 (2024-25)
79.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#27
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Salisbury sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 20%, rank #27 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Newport (Isle Of Wight), about 32.9 miles away.

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
32.9 mi away
86.3%
+6.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

79.6%passed
failed20.4%

All-time 2.9K passed, 788 failed, 3.7K total

How Salisbury compares

Salisbury
79.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.4 pp

The 7.4-point advantage at Salisbury (ranked 27 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Salisbury ranks among 135 centres

Top 20%
Salisbury ranks higher than 80% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#27
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Salisbury points down: 75.8% in 2017-18 against 71.1% now, a 4.7-point slide, though 2021-22 showed what the routes allow at 89.4%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.4 pp
Male79.3%
0%100%
Female74.9%
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
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Salisbury 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

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

Rougemont Close
Salisbury
SP1 1LY
England

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

Tests offered at Salisbury

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 SP1 1LY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Salisbury is in Salisbury, Wiltshire and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Volume here sits at 3.7K over 2017-18-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Salisbury ranks 27, which lands it in the top quarter nationally. The 79.6% pass rate is 7.4 points clear of the UK figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Salisbury 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 2

What learners should know about Salisbury

  • Salisbury 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Salisbury 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 Salisbury. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Poole
25.6 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #28
79.6%
+0.0 pp
Southampton (Maybush)
20.5 mi, 313 tests, Rank #36
78.9%
-0.7 pp
Swindon
34.0 mi, 10.5K tests, Rank #22
80.5%
+0.9 pp
Greenham
30.8 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
-0.9 pp
Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
32.9 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #6
86.3%
+6.7 pp
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)
33.6 mi, 635 tests, Rank #83
72.1%
-7.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Salisbury?
The current pass rate at Salisbury driving test centre is 79.6%, calculated from 1.2K 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 78.9% (from 3.7K tests).
Is Salisbury an easy or hard test centre?
Salisbury is ranked #27 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 79.6% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Salisbury compare to the UK average?
Salisbury's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 7.4-point advantage at Salisbury (ranked 27 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Salisbury record?
Salisbury has recorded 3.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.9K passed and 788 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 Salisbury?
The closest DVSA test centres to Salisbury are Poole (79.6%), Southampton (Maybush) (78.9%), Swindon (80.5%) and Greenham (78.7%). Of these, Swindon has a higher current pass rate than Salisbury's 79.6%. Southampton (Maybush), Greenham 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 Salisbury?
Salisbury 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. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Salisbury and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Salisbury 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 Salisbury?
The estimated wait at Salisbury 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 3.7K 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.