West Didsbury (Manchester) Driving Test Pass Rate
The West Didsbury (Manchester) driving test centre recorded a 47.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 17,806 tests — that is 2.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: West Didsbury (Manchester) has a 47.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 235 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.7%
Tests conducted
17,806
National rank
235 / 317
vs national avg
-2.3 pts
How West Didsbury (Manchester) compares
At 47.7%, West Didsbury (Manchester) is 2.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 235 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 West Didsbury (Manchester) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | Hull | 47.9% | 9,706 |
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
| 234 | Gloucester | 47.8% | 7,420 |
| 236 | Middlesbrough | 47.7% | 8,854 |
| 237 | Bodmin | 47.5% | 6,392 |
| 238 | Glasgow (Baillieston) | 47.4% | 10,428 |
Frequently asked questions about West Didsbury (Manchester) test centre
What is the pass rate at West Didsbury (Manchester) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at West Didsbury (Manchester) was 47.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 17,806 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does West Didsbury (Manchester) rank against other UK test centres?
West Didsbury (Manchester) ranks 235 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 West Didsbury (Manchester)?
17,806 car practical driving tests were conducted at West Didsbury (Manchester) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to West Didsbury (Manchester)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to West Didsbury (Manchester) (47.7%) include Bradford (Thornbury), Gloucester, Middlesbrough, Bodmin. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at West Didsbury (Manchester)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at West Didsbury (Manchester). Its 47.7% 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.