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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Stoke-on-TrentHigh pass rate

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) in Stoke-on-Trent currently passes 89.9% of tests, 17.7 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
89.9%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
582
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#1
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 1%, rank #1 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

MacclesfieldNearest alternative
18.6 mi away
81.9%
-8.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

89.9%passed
failed10.1%

All-time 2.2K passed, 507 failed, 2.8K total

How Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) compares

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)
89.9%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+17.7 pp

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) clears the UK average by 17.7 points and sits ranked 1 of 135 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) ranks among 135 centres

Top 1%
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) ranks higher than 99% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#1
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2016-17 the rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) has risen from 78.8% to 88%, a 9.2-point gain, peaking at 94.4% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.8 pp
Male79.5%
0%100%
Female81.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
11 to 15 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) would typically wait around 11 to 15 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

Parklands
Clayton Lane
Trent Vale
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)

  • car
  • 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 ST4 6PQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)? You start in Stoke-on-Trent, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Volume here sits at 2.8K over 2016-17-2023-24. 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.

How does Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) compare nationally? 89.9% pass rate, #1 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 17.7 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The top ten percent of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)

  • Above-average pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) 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.
  • 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

MacclesfieldBest nearby
18.6 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #18
81.9%
-8.0 pp
Wolverhampton
28.7 mi, 14.6K tests, Rank #132
60.6%
-29.3 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
30.1 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #100
68.9%
-21.0 pp
Hyde
31.9 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
-10.8 pp
Failsworth (Manchester)
35.4 mi, 933 tests, Rank #30
79.3%
-10.6 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
38.0 mi, 11.2K tests, Rank #113
66.5%
-23.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
The current pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) driving test centre is 89.9%, calculated from 582 tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 81.6% (from 2.8K tests).
Is Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) an easy or hard test centre?
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) is ranked #1 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 89.9% 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) compare to the UK average?
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)'s pass rate is 17.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) clears the UK average by 17.7 points and sits ranked 1 of 135 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) record?
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) has recorded 2.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.2K passed and 507 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) are Macclesfield (81.9%), Wolverhampton (60.6%), Bredbury (Manchester) (68.9%) and Hyde (79.1%). Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)'s 89.9% is the highest current pass rate among them. Macclesfield, Wolverhampton, Bredbury (Manchester), Hyde 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 11 to 15 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
The estimated wait at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) is about 11 to 15 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 2.8K 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: 2023-24.