PassRates.uk
Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Shrewsbury Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2ShrewsburyHigh pass rate

Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury records a 79.2% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
79.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#33
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Shrewsbury sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 24%, rank #33 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme), about 30.1 miles away.

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
30.1 mi away
89.9%
+10.7 pp
All centres in Shrewsbury→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

79.2%passed
failed20.8%

All-time 6.3K passed, 2.5K failed, 8.8K total

How Shrewsbury compares

Shrewsbury
79.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7 pp

The 7-point advantage at Shrewsbury (ranked 33 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Shrewsbury ranks among 135 centres

Top 24%
Shrewsbury ranks higher than 76% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#33
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Shrewsbury has risen from 66.9% to 83.7%, a 16.8-point gain, peaking at 83.7% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.6 pp
Male71.4%
0%100%
Female69.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
13 to 17 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~23
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Shrewsbury would typically wait around 13 to 17 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

Stafford Drive
Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3BF
England

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

Tests offered at Shrewsbury

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 SY1 3BF, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Shrewsbury report to a DVSA centre in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 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. 8.8K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Shrewsbury in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

By raw pass rate Shrewsbury sits at 79.2%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (7 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #33 of 135, inside the top quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Shrewsbury'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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Shrewsbury 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

Chester
33.9 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #107
67.7%
-11.5 pp
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
30.1 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #1
89.9%
+10.7 pp
Wolverhampton
27.6 mi, 14.6K tests, Rank #132
60.6%
-18.6 pp
Hereford
45.1 mi, 446 tests, Rank #4
86.8%
+7.6 pp
Worcester
42.2 mi, 3.8K tests, Rank #97
69.9%
-9.3 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
51.8 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-17.9 pp
See all centres in Shrewsbury→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Shrewsbury?
The current pass rate at Shrewsbury driving test centre is 79.2%, calculated from 1.8K 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 71.3% (from 8.8K tests).
Is Shrewsbury an easy or hard test centre?
Shrewsbury is ranked #33 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 79.2% 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 Shrewsbury compare to the UK average?
Shrewsbury's pass rate is 7 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 7-point advantage at Shrewsbury (ranked 33 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 Shrewsbury record?
Shrewsbury has recorded 8.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.3K passed and 2.5K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Shrewsbury?
The closest DVSA test centres to Shrewsbury are Chester (67.7%), Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) (89.9%), Wolverhampton (60.6%) and Hereford (86.8%). Of these, Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme), Hereford have higher current pass rates than Shrewsbury's 79.2%. Chester, Wolverhampton 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 Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 13 to 17 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 Shrewsbury and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
The estimated wait at Shrewsbury is about 13 to 17 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 8.8K 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.