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Driving Test Pass Rates in Macclesfield

Macclesfield has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.9% 1.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 49.9% to 49.9%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in Macclesfield
Avg car pass rate
49.9%
+1.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
62.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Macclesfield

Macclesfield is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Macclesfield, with a current pass rate of 49.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.9%, 1.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 62.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Macclesfield vs the UK average

Macclesfield
volume-weighted average
49.9%
+1.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Macclesfield above the UK average pass rate by 1.2 percentage points. Pass rates in Macclesfield run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Macclesfield

Highest pass rate
1
Macclesfield (RUFC)
1.0K tests (2019-20), #53
69.8%
2
Macclesfield
4.9K tests (2024-25), #174
49.9%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Macclesfield

Male pass rate
54%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.4%
weighted city average

Across Macclesfield's test centres, men pass at 54% and women at 48.4% a gender gap of 5.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
53.0K tests on record
Macclesfield
4.9K tests in 2024-25
49.9%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
5.4K tests on record
Macclesfield (RUFC)
1.0K tests in 2019-20
69.8%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
4.4K tests on record
Macclesfield
635 tests in 2024-25, low sample
81.9%

All test centres in Macclesfield

01
Macclesfield (RUFC)
5.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #53
69.8%
pass
02
Macclesfield
53.0K tests, Car, National rank #174
49.9%
pass
03
Macclesfield
Low sample
4.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #18
81.9%
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 Macclesfield?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Macclesfield, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Macclesfield?
Across Macclesfield's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Macclesfield above the UK average by 1.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield has the highest pass rate in Macclesfield at 49.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 4.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Macclesfield?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Macclesfield, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Macclesfield centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Macclesfield has the highest first-time pass rate in Macclesfield at 50.6% (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 Macclesfield?
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 Macclesfield?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield?
Not always. Smaller centres in Macclesfield 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. 33.7K passes recorded across 2 Macclesfield centres.