Chadderton OldhamDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Chadderton conducted 15,988 car practical tests and 7,475 candidates passed: a 46.8% pass rate, -3.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 202 of 267 centres and 22 of 31 in North West.
Practise Chadderton Oldham routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 20 practice routes near Chadderton Oldham with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Chadderton Oldham pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Chadderton Oldham
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 47.3% to 46.8% (-0.5 points). Test volumes changed too, from 8,401 to 15,988 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Chadderton Oldham | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 8,401 | 3,973 | 47.3% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 10,586 | 4,710 | 44.5% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 12,728 | 5,631 | 44.2% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 12,454 | 5,596 | 44.9% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 15,988 | 7,475 | 46.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was January 2026 (50.4% from 1,228 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (43.3%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Chadderton Oldham
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Manchester Bredbury (12 km, 56%).
What the test at Chadderton Oldham involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Chadderton Oldham driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 7,475 passes from 15,988 car practical tests at Chadderton, a pass rate of 46.8%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Chadderton Oldham?
- 3,332 of 7,300 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (45.6%). 42 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Chadderton Oldham?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Manchester Bredbury, about 12 km away, at 56% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Chadderton Oldham?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 20 practice route patterns around Chadderton Oldham. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.