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Driving Test Pass Rates in Rochdale

Rochdale has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 41.2% 7.5 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Rochdale
Avg car pass rate
41.2%
-7.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
78.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Rochdale

Rochdale (Manchester) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Rochdale, with a current pass rate of 41.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 41.2%, 7.5 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 78.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Rochdale vs the UK average

Rochdale
volume-weighted average
41.2%
-7.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Rochdale below the UK average pass rate by 7.5 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Rochdale

Highest pass rate
1
Rochdale (Manchester)
9.8K tests (2024-25), #299
41.2%

Pass rate by gender across Rochdale

Male pass rate
42.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
33.4%
weighted city average

Across Rochdale's test centres, men pass at 42.8% and women at 33.4% a gender gap of 9.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Rochdale

01
Rochdale (Manchester)
78.4K tests, Car, National rank #299
41.2%
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 Rochdale?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Rochdale, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Rochdale?
Across Rochdale's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 41.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Rochdale below the UK average by 7.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Rochdale?
Rochdale (Manchester) has the highest pass rate in Rochdale at 41.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Rochdale?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Rochdale, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Rochdale centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Rochdale (Manchester) has the highest first-time pass rate in Rochdale at 39.2% (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 Rochdale?
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 Rochdale?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
Not always. Smaller centres in Rochdale 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. 29.7K passes recorded across 1 Rochdale centre.