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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · England

Shrewsbury

The Shrewsbury driving test centre is located in Shrewsbury, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
71%
Total tests
11.7K
National rank
#39
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Shrewsbury compares

Shrewsbury
71%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+23 pp

Shrewsbury performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 72.7%
2018-19: 74.1%
2019-20: 74.1%
2020-21: 74.2%
2021-22: 72.6%
2022-23: 72.7%
2023-24: 73.9%
2024-25: 70%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
73.6%
Female pass rate
49.8%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Shrewsbury

  • Pass rates at Shrewsbury run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Shrewsbury
8.8K tests · Rank #185
49.4%
Shrewsbury
8.8K tests · Rank #112
71.3%
Harlescott LGV
9.5K tests · Rank #75
59.5%
Telford
11.6K tests · Rank #259
45.4%
Oswestry
3.5K tests · Rank #100
54.2%
Ludlow
5.9K tests · Rank #62
57.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Shrewsbury?

The current overall pass rate at Shrewsbury driving test centre is 71%, based on 11.7K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Shrewsbury an easy or hard test centre?

Shrewsbury is ranked #39 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 71% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Shrewsbury compare to the UK average?

Shrewsbury's pass rate is 23 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury has recorded 11.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.3K passed and 3.4K failed.

Where can I see Shrewsbury on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.