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Driving Test Pass Rates in Atherton

Atherton has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 44.4% 4.3 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
2
in Atherton
Avg car pass rate
44.4%
-4.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
119.0K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Atherton

Atherton (Manchester) is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Atherton, with a current pass rate of 44.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 44.4%, 4.3 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 119.0K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Atherton vs the UK average

Atherton
volume-weighted average
44.4%
-4.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Atherton below the UK average pass rate by 4.3 percentage points. Pass rates in Atherton run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Atherton

Highest pass rate
1
Atherton (Manchester)
2.4K tests (2024-25), #59
67%
2
Atherton (Manchester)
2.4K tests (2024-25), #131
60.8%
3
Atherton (Manchester)
2.2K tests (2024-25), #103
52.5%
Lowest pass rate
1
Atherton (Manchester)
7.7K tests (2024-25), #275
44.4%
2
Atherton (Manchester)
2.2K tests (2024-25), #103
52.5%
3
Atherton (Manchester)
2.4K tests (2024-25), #131
60.8%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Atherton

Male pass rate
52.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
50.1%
weighted city average

Across Atherton's test centres, men pass at 52.9% and women at 50.1% a gender gap of 2.8 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
68.9K tests on record
Atherton (Manchester)
7.7K tests in 2024-25
44.4%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
9.5K tests on record
Atherton (Manchester)
2.4K tests in 2024-25
67%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
8.8K tests on record
Atherton (Manchester)
2.4K tests in 2024-25
60.8%
HGV / LGV (1)
31.9K tests on record
Atherton (Manchester)
2.2K tests in 2024-25
52.5%

All test centres in Atherton

01
Atherton (Manchester)
9.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #59
67%
pass
02
Atherton (Manchester)
8.8K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #131
60.8%
pass
03
Atherton (Manchester)
31.9K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #103
52.5%
pass
04
Atherton (Manchester)
68.9K tests, Car, National rank #275
44.4%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Atherton?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Atherton, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Atherton?
Across Atherton's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 44.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Atherton below the UK average by 4.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Atherton?
Atherton (Manchester) has the highest pass rate in Atherton at 44.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Atherton?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Atherton, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Atherton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Atherton (Manchester) has the highest first-time pass rate in Atherton at 43.9% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Atherton?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Atherton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Atherton is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Atherton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Atherton can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 61.2K passes recorded across 2 Atherton centres.