Driving Test Pass Rates in Manchester
Greater Manchester centres span the city and its surrounding towns. Pass rates vary widely across the conurbation depending on how busy each centre’s local test routes are. Across the 8 Manchester test centres, car pass rates ranged from 44.3% to 56.0% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Manchester, Bredbury (Manchester) has the highest pass rate (56.0%) and Atherton (Manchester) the lowest (44.3%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
8
Pass-rate range
44.3%–56.0%
Mean of centres
48.8%
Tests conducted
92,762
All 8 Manchester test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 10,636 | 99 / 317 |
| 2 | Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 11,570 | 165 / 317 |
| 3 | Sale (Manchester) | 51.4% | 10,921 | 176 / 317 |
| 4 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 | 228 / 317 |
| 5 | West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 17,806 | 235 / 317 |
| 6 | Bury (Manchester) | 46.3% | 7,024 | 257 / 317 |
| 7 | Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 10,207 | 274 / 317 |
| 8 | Atherton (Manchester) | 44.3% | 13,035 | 278 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Manchester
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Manchester?
Bredbury (Manchester) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Manchester at 56.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 99 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Manchester?
By pass rate, Atherton (Manchester) is the toughest of the 8 Manchester centres at 44.3%. Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so a lower rate reflects busier local roads rather than a harder exam.
What is the average pass rate across Manchester test centres?
Across the 8 DVSA test centres in Manchester, pass rates range from 44.3% to 56.0% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 48.8% — 1.2 points below the national average of 50.0%. (This mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure.)
How many driving test centres are there in Manchester?
This page covers 8 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Manchester" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 92,762 tests in April 2025 to March 2026.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Centres grouped by the city in their official DVSA name; the mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.