Bredbury (Manchester) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bredbury (Manchester) Test Centre

    The Bredbury (Manchester) Driving Test Centre is conveniently situated at Lingard Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QT. This location presents a diverse range of driving conditions, offering a comprehensive assessment of a learner's abilities. Test routes from Bredbury typically incorporate a mix of urban and semi-rural roads. Candidates can expect to navigate busy residential streets, requiring sharp observation and precise control, as well as higher-speed arterial roads that demand confident lane changes and hazard perception. The routes also frequently feature complex junctions and roundabouts, challenging the ability to make safe and timely decisions. With a pass rate of 52.76%, Bredbury sits slightly above the national average, suggesting that while challenging, it is a centre where well-prepared candidates can succeed. This pass rate indicates a realistic but fair testing environment, where consistent practice and a thorough understanding of road craft are key to a successful outcome.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bredbury (Manchester)

    Finding a driving test cancellation at Bredbury (Manchester) can significantly speed up your journey to getting a driving licence. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test date often requires diligent checking of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service specifically designed to help with this. We scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots, including cancellations at Bredbury (Manchester). This constant monitoring increases your chances of finding an available test at this centre sooner than if you were to search manually. Our service aims to make the process of booking a cancellation at Bredbury (Manchester) efficient and stress-free.

    Pass rate trend at Bredbury (Manchester)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bredbury (Manchester) has improved, moving from 47% to 54.2% (up 7.2 percentage points). It peaked at 54.2% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 41.7% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 47.9%. 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 54.2%
    2023-24 52.2%
    2022-23 53.8%
    2021-22 53.6%
    2020-21 43.4%
    2019-20 42.1%
    2018-19 45%
    2017-18 41.7%
    2016-17 45.9%
    2015-16 49.2%
    2014-15 46.4%
    2013-14 47%

    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 Bredbury (Manchester) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.