Manchester Cheetam HillDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Cheetham Hill (Manchester) conducted 10,207 car practical tests and 4,565 candidates passed: a 44.7% pass rate, -5.3 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 227 of 267 centres and 25 of 31 in North West.
Practise Manchester Cheetam Hill routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 18 practice routes near Manchester Cheetam Hill with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Manchester Cheetam Hill pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Manchester Cheetam Hill
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 46.3% to 44.7% (-1.6 points). Test volumes changed too, from 9,360 to 10,207 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Manchester Cheetam Hill | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 9,360 | 4,332 | 46.3% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 11,712 | 4,893 | 41.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 11,552 | 4,693 | 40.6% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 10,768 | 4,708 | 43.7% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 10,207 | 4,565 | 44.7% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was July 2025 (47.4% from 1,086 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (40.7%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Manchester Cheetam Hill
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Chadderton Oldham (7 km, 46.8%).
What the test at Manchester Cheetam Hill 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 Manchester Cheetam Hill driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 4,565 passes from 10,207 car practical tests at Cheetham Hill (Manchester), a pass rate of 44.7%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Manchester Cheetam Hill?
- 2,208 of 5,002 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (44.1%). 21 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Manchester Cheetam Hill?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Chadderton Oldham, about 7 km away, at 46.8% 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 Manchester Cheetam Hill?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 18 practice route patterns around Manchester Cheetam Hill. 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.