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Atherton (Manchester) Driving Test Centre
M46 0SU 44.3% pass rate · 13,035 tests ⏳ 10.0 wk median wait · Sep 2026 🏅 #281 of 318 UK centres for pass rate
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- 📍 Address: Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0SU
- 🚗 Tests here: car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
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🕒 When do earlier dates appear at Atherton (Manchester)?
Between 16 Jul 2026 and 13 Oct 2026 our monitor first saw 39 earlier dates (less than 20 weeks away) at Atherton (Manchester). They were spotted most often on Friday (26%), and between 12pm–3pm (33%).
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🔀 Move your Atherton (Manchester) test to one of these 3 centres
Since 9 June 2026, DVSA only lets you move a booked test to one of its 3 nearest centres (or back to your original). From Atherton (Manchester) those are:
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📈 Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre pass rate over time
Official DVSA pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) for every year since 2016-17 — it has fallen (-6.0 points over the period), ending at 44.3% in 2025-26.
45.7% male pass rate (2025-26)42.4% female pass rate (2025-26)13,035 tests taken (2025-26)
Source: DVSA table DRT122A (car practical tests), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Atherton (Manchester) driving test — FAQ
What is the pass rate at Atherton (Manchester)?
The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) is 44.3% (based on 13,035 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.
Where is Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre?
Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre is at Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0SU. It runs: car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3.
How long is the wait for a test at Atherton (Manchester)?
Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Atherton (Manchester) was about 10.0 weeks in Sep 2026 (the median for people who took their test that month). It moves month to month — catching a cancellation is how learners get tested sooner.
How do I find an earlier test at Atherton (Manchester)?
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Which centres can I move my Atherton (Manchester) test to?
Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Bolton (Manchester), Warrington, Chorley — or back to your original centre.
More driving test centres in North West
Compare other centres in this region. For places you can move your current booking to, see your move options above.
- Bury (Manchester)46.3% pass rate5.7 weeks median wait
- St Helens (Liverpool)40.9% pass rate11.4 weeks median wait
- Sale (Manchester)51.4% pass rate18.3 weeks median wait
- Cheetham Hill (Manchester)44.7% pass rate10.0 weeks median wait
- West Didsbury (Manchester)47.7% pass rate19.9 weeks median wait
- Blackburn with Darwen46.6% pass rate13.1 weeks median wait
- Chadderton46.8% pass rate16.1 weeks median wait
- Widnes42.7% pass rate9.1 weeks median wait
Pass rates: 2025-26 · Historical median waits: Sep 2026
Data updated: 24 Oct 2026 · live slots refresh every minute · Median waiting time = the median weeks between booking and sitting a car test, for people who took their test in Sep 2026 (official DVSA figure; it varies month to month). Pass rates & waiting times contain public sector information from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. About our data →