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Macclesfield Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Macclesfield Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Macclesfield.

How Macclesfield compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.92%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Macclesfield Overall
51.92%
2025/26 figures
Macclesfield Automatic
44.70%
Macclesfield 1st Attempt
52.25%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Macclesfield male pass rate
53.67%
Macclesfield male automatic
44.66%
Macclesfield male first attempt
54.72%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Macclesfield female pass rate
49.75%
Macclesfield female automatic
44.73%
Macclesfield female first attempt
49.30%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Macclesfield has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
51.9%
Best year
55.1%
2013/14
Change since 2007/08
+7.7 pts
Years published
18
Macclesfield Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Macclesfield 44.2%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Macclesfield 48.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Macclesfield 50.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Macclesfield 52.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Macclesfield 54.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Macclesfield 55.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Macclesfield 54.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Macclesfield 49.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Macclesfield 54.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Macclesfield 48.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Macclesfield 50.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Macclesfield 49.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Macclesfield 49.4%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Macclesfield 50.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Macclesfield 44.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Macclesfield 49.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Macclesfield 49.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Macclesfield 51.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.9% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.9% 50.0% +1.9 4,509 2,341
2024/25 49.9% 48.7% +1.2 4,910 2,451
2023/24 49.8% 47.9% +1.9 5,084 2,533
2022/23 44.3% 48.4% -4.0 4,024 1,784
2021/22 50.4% 48.9% +1.6 3,573 1,802
2020/21 49.4% 49.8% -0.4 1,405 694
2019/20 49.9% 45.9% +3.9 2,900 1,446
2018/19 50.0% 45.8% +4.3 3,183 1,593
2017/18 48.8% 46.3% +2.5 3,402 1,659
2016/17 54.2% 47.1% +7.1 3,222 1,745
2015/16 49.9% 47.0% +2.8 2,324 1,159
2014/15 54.5% 46.9% +7.6 3,031 1,653
2013/14 55.1% 47.1% +8.1 2,666 1,470
2012/13 54.0% 47.1% +6.9 2,795 1,510
2011/12 52.6% 46.9% +5.6 3,080 1,619
2009/10 50.4% 45.9% +4.5 2,771 1,397
2008/09 48.3% 45.3% +3.0 2,791 1,347
2007/08 44.2% 44.2% -0.0 3,261 1,442

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Macclesfield, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
21.4 weeks
9.5 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+0.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.8%
65 of 1,703 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 11.0 weeks September 2024 — 12.3 weeks October 2024 — 13.7 weeks November 2024 — 14.3 weeks December 2024 — 14.0 weeks January 2025 — 15.6 weeks February 2025 — 15.7 weeks March 2025 — 16.1 weeks April 2025 — 17.4 weeks May 2025 — 18.4 weeks June 2025 — 16.9 weeks July 2025 — 21.2 weeks August 2025 — 21.1 weeks September 2025 — 21.1 weeks October 2025 — 19.6 weeks November 2025 — 19.1 weeks December 2025 — 15.0 weeks January 2026 — 10.9 weeks February 2026 — 7.4 weeks March 2026 — 4.9 weeks April 2026 — 7.1 weeks May 2026 — 8.1 weeks June 2026 — 10.4 weeks July 2026 — 21.4 weeks 21.4

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 21.4 wks 1,703 1,638 3.8%
June 2026 10.4 wks 1,847 1,759 4.8%
May 2026 8.1 wks 1,907 1,700 10.9%
April 2026 7.1 wks 1,930 1,704 11.7%
March 2026 4.9 wks 1,538 1,439 6.4%
February 2026 7.4 wks 1,413 1,292 8.6%
January 2026 10.9 wks 1,289 1,182 8.3%
December 2025 15.0 wks 1,188 1,104 7.1%
November 2025 19.1 wks 1,136 1,062 6.5%
October 2025 19.6 wks 1,127 1,101 2.3%
September 2025 21.1 wks 1,316 1,271 3.4%
August 2025 21.1 wks 1,522 1,452 4.6%
July 2025 21.2 wks 1,551 1,484 4.3%
June 2025 16.9 wks 1,542 1,474 4.4%
May 2025 18.4 wks 2,313 2,191 5.3%
April 2025 17.4 wks 2,406 2,256 6.2%
March 2025 16.1 wks 2,334 2,197 5.9%
February 2025 15.7 wks 2,139 1,974 7.7%
January 2025 15.6 wks 2,105 1,898 9.8%
December 2024 14.0 wks 2,077 1,722 17.1%
November 2024 14.3 wks 2,230 1,690 24.2%
October 2024 13.7 wks 2,420 1,568 35.2%
September 2024 12.3 wks 2,402 1,538 36.0%
August 2024 11.0 wks 2,258 1,451 35.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.92% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Macclesfield Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Macclesfield Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.92% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Macclesfield?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Macclesfield is 21.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Macclesfield Driving Test Centre?
Macclesfield Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 4 Bailey Court, Macclesfield. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence