Rochdale (Manchester) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater Manchester.

    About Rochdale (Manchester) Test Centre

    The Rochdale (Manchester) Driving Test Centre is situated in the historic market town of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Located at Unit 10, Cutgate Shopping Centre, access to the centre is straightforward for local learners. Test routes from Rochdale typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, reflecting both urban and suburban environments. Candidates should anticipate navigating busy town centre roads, including multi-lane roundabouts, as well as quieter residential areas that often feature challengingमोहन (Rochdale is known for its many narrow streets and complex junctions due to its older infrastructure). This variety is designed to assess a driver's ability to adapt to different situations. The latest publicly available pass rate data for Rochdale (Manchester) suggests it is broadly in line with (or slightly above) the national average, indicating a fair but thorough assessment.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Rochdale (Manchester)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Rochdale (Manchester) Driving Test Centre can significantly reduce waiting times. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test date often requires diligent searching for available slots. Learners should be aware that cancellations can become available at any time, often with little notice. Services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously monitor the DVSA website 24/7 for new openings at Rochdale (Manchester), alerting candidates as soon as a suitable slot appears. This vigilance increases the chances of securing an earlier test date at this specific centre.

    Pass rate trend at Rochdale (Manchester)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Rochdale (Manchester), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Rochdale (Manchester) has remained broadly stable, moving from 40.5% to 41.2% (up 0.7 percentage points). It peaked at 42.3% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 30.8% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 38.1%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 41.2%
    2023-24 38.1%
    2022-23 37.3%
    2021-22 35.8%
    2020-21 39.8%
    2019-20 30.8%
    2018-19 34.2%
    2017-18 38.1%
    2016-17 39.6%
    2015-16 39.5%
    2014-15 42.3%
    2013-14 40.5%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Rochdale (Manchester) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.