Cheetham Hill (Manchester) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Cheetham Hill (Manchester) driving test centre recorded a 44.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,207 tests — that is 5.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Cheetham Hill (Manchester) has a 44.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 274 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
44.7%
Tests conducted
10,207
National rank
274 / 317
vs national avg
-5.3 pts
How Cheetham Hill (Manchester) compares
At 44.7%, Cheetham Hill (Manchester) is 5.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 274 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Cheetham Hill (Manchester) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Scarborough | 45.1% | 3,595 |
| 272 | Halifax | 45.0% | 5,845 |
| 273 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 |
| 275 | Carlisle LGV (Cars) | 44.7% | 47 |
| 276 | Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 44.4% | 22,480 |
| 277 | Wanstead (London) | 44.4% | 8,258 |
Frequently asked questions about Cheetham Hill (Manchester) test centre
What is the pass rate at Cheetham Hill (Manchester) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Cheetham Hill (Manchester) was 44.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,207 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Cheetham Hill (Manchester) rank against other UK test centres?
Cheetham Hill (Manchester) ranks 274 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Cheetham Hill (Manchester)?
10,207 car practical driving tests were conducted at Cheetham Hill (Manchester) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Cheetham Hill (Manchester)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Cheetham Hill (Manchester) (44.7%) include Halifax, Southall (London), Carlisle LGV (Cars), Birmingham (Garretts Green). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Cheetham Hill (Manchester)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Cheetham Hill (Manchester). Its 44.7% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.