Macclesfield Driving Test Pass Rate
The Macclesfield driving test centre recorded a 51.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,509 tests — that is 1.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Macclesfield has a 51.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 164 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.9%
Tests conducted
4,509
National rank
164 / 317
vs national avg
+1.9 pts
How Macclesfield compares
At 51.9%, Macclesfield is 1.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 164 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 Macclesfield in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Worcester | 51.9% | 11,590 |
| 162 | Kings Lynn | 51.9% | 6,694 |
| 163 | Wrexham | 51.9% | 4,819 |
| 165 | Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 11,570 |
| 166 | Blackpool | 51.8% | 8,948 |
| 167 | Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 8,086 |
Frequently asked questions about Macclesfield test centre
What is the pass rate at Macclesfield test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Macclesfield was 51.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,509 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Macclesfield rank against other UK test centres?
Macclesfield ranks 164 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 Macclesfield?
4,509 car practical driving tests were conducted at Macclesfield during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Macclesfield?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Macclesfield (51.9%) include Kings Lynn, Wrexham, Bolton (Manchester), Blackpool. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Macclesfield?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Macclesfield. Its 51.9% 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.