Bury (Manchester) Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Test Routes
Bury (Manchester) recorded a 46.3% pass rate across 7,024 tests in April 2025 - March 2026. Compare the results below, check nearby centres and plan local road practice with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Historical results describe previous tests; they do not predict your result.
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Bury (Manchester) Pass Rate Statistics
Pass Rate Comparison
| Category | Bury (Manchester) | National Overall Rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46.3% | 50% | -3.7 pp |
| Male | 48.9% | 50% | -1.1 pp |
| Female | 43% | 50% | -7.0 pp |
| First Attempt | 45.7% | 50% | -4.3 pp |
| Automatic | 38.9% | 50% | -11.1 pp |
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026. Each category is compared with the national overall rate, not its own national subgroup. Differences are percentage points (pp).
Pass Rate by Age (17-25)
Historical Pass Rate Trend
2019/20
35.4%
2021/22
38.5%
2022/23
36.9%
2023/24
38.2%
2024/25
40.3%
2025/26
46.3%
Tests Conducted
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026
7,024
Total
3,941
Male
3,083
Female
6 candidates achieved zero driving faults in this period.
Bury (Manchester) reviews: what to check before your test
Learner reviews can help you spot practical details such as finding the entrance and arriving on time. A review of one test is not a measure of examiner leniency or your chance of passing. We do not publish a verified review rating for Bury (Manchester).
For context, the DVSA recorded 7,024 tests here with an overall pass rate of 46.3% in April 2025 - March 2026. The first-attempt pass rate was 45.7%. Compare those figures with the full statistics above, rather than a handful of anecdotes.
- Check the review date and that it refers to this exact test-centre location.
- Use your booking confirmation to confirm arrival instructions and required documents.
- Ask your instructor which local roads and junctions to practise. Conditions and test routes can change.
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Bury (Manchester) Test Routes
We have mapped 33 real driving test routes used at Bury (Manchester) (BL9 6HH). Routes range from 6.2 km (18 mins) to 17.9 km (34 mins), with an average distance of 10.9 km taking around 25 minutes. Practice every route with turn-by-turn navigation in the app before your test day.
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25 min
Avg Duration
10.9 km
Avg Distance
4
Avg Roundabouts
Route Overview
| Route | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 7.5 km | 18 min |
| #2 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #3 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #4 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #5 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #6 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #7 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #8 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #9 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
| #10 | 9.8 km | 22 min |
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Roads Used in Bury (Manchester) Test Routes
Across all 33 routes, examiners at Bury (Manchester) use 170 different roads. Familiarise yourself with these roads before your test:
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Preparing for Your Test at Bury (Manchester)
Skills to Discuss With Your Instructor
- Managing complex junction layouts in older industrial town centres
- Coping with steep hills in towns built on Lancashire and Pennine hillsides
- Maintaining lane discipline approaching large retail park roundabouts
- Adjusting speed for school zones in densely populated residential areas
- Dealing with the volume of traffic typical of a busy urban centre handling 8,136 tests per year
What the Pass Rate Can Tell You
The 46.3% recorded pass rate at Bury (Manchester) was 3.7 percentage points below the 50% national figure for April 2025 - March 2026. This compares previous candidates, not equivalent drivers taking tests at different centres. It does not establish that the examiner, roads or transmission caused the difference, and it cannot predict your result.
Road Types to Prepare For
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How to Pass Your Driving Test at Bury (Manchester)
Expert Tips
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Practise school-zone driving, as densely populated residential areas feature heavily on north-west routes.
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Practise wet-weather driving, as the north-west has some of the highest rainfall in England.
- 3
Get comfortable with multi-lane roundabouts, which feature prominently on routes around north-west centres.
- 4
Practise maintaining a steady following distance in stop-start traffic without leaving gaps so large that other drivers cut in.
- 5
Practise parallel parking in realistic conditions with vehicles in front and behind your target space.
Best Time to Test
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
Test Centres Near Bury (Manchester)
Nearby Centres
| Centre Name | Distance | Pass Rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | 5.5 miles | 51.8% | Above Average |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 6 miles | 48.3% | Below Average |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 7.3 miles | 44.7% | Hard |
| Chadderton | 7.4 miles | 46.8% | Below Average |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 9 miles | 44.3% | Hard |
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View all centres in North WestFrequently Asked Questions About Bury (Manchester)
What is the pass rate at Bury (Manchester)?+
The recorded pass rate at Bury (Manchester) is 46.3%. The national average is 50%. These figures are based on 7,024 tests conducted during April 2025 - March 2026. The male pass rate is 48.9% and the female pass rate is 43%.
Is Bury (Manchester) a hard driving test centre?+
The recorded pass rate is 46.3%, compared with 50% nationally during April 2025 - March 2026. Rates describe previous candidates and do not isolate road difficulty or examiner behaviour. Your preparation and safe driving matter more than a centre ranking.
How many test routes does Bury (Manchester) have?+
Route coverage at Bury (Manchester) can change. You can explore available practice routes with turn-by-turn navigation in the Test Routes Expert app.
What roads are commonly used at Bury (Manchester)?+
Our preparation guide lists tram corridors, A-roads, steep hills, residential, roundabouts. Ask your instructor which apply to your local practice. Available route examples can help you prepare, but the examiner can change roads and directions on test day.
What's the best time to take a driving test at Bury (Manchester)?+
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
How does Bury (Manchester) compare to nearby centres?+
Nearby alternatives include Bolton (Manchester) (51.8%, 5.5 miles away); Rochdale (Manchester) (48.3%, 6 miles away); Cheetham Hill (Manchester) (44.7%, 7.3 miles away). Recorded rates may cover different periods; open each guide to check dates and choose somewhere you can practise.
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