Atherton (Manchester)
North West
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Official results, the context behind them and a practical way to plan your next step.
Results: official source tables. Waiting measures: August 2026, DRT122F. Missing values are not zero. Definitions and limitations.
Compare the same test group across published periods.
| Period | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 1,565 | 563 | 36.0% |
| 2021/22 | 4,248 | 1,592 | 37.5% |
| 2022/23 | 5,688 | 2,254 | 39.6% |
| 2023/24 | 5,651 | 2,505 | 44.3% |
| 2024/25 | 4,725 | 2,098 | 44.4% |
| 2025/26 | 4,994 | 2,187 | 43.8% |
Candidate mix and repeated attempts affect these figures. The highest rate does not identify the easiest test for you.
A centre’s statistical name may not identify the latest building. Any address must be checked against your booking confirmation.
A completed wait describes past test takers. The availability measure describes the published booking outlook at that time.
| Month | Median completed wait | Forward availability | Completed within 7 weeks | Completed after 21 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 19.7 weeks | 21.0 weeks | 21.3% | 45.7% |
| October 2025 | 16.6 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| November 2025 | 17.5 weeks | 22.8 weeks | 20.1% | 30.1% |
| December 2025 | 18.5 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 15.5% | 34.5% |
| January 2026 | 19.1 weeks | 23.8 weeks | 17.7% | 38.1% |
| February 2026 | 16.9 weeks | 19.8 weeks | 24.6% | 31.9% |
| March 2026 | 16.1 weeks | 22.6 weeks | 26.5% | 34.6% |
| April 2026 | 13.0 weeks | 23.5 weeks | 27.6% | 27.8% |
| May 2026 | 11.6 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 37.7% | 15.2% |
| June 2026 | 12.1 weeks | 23.6 weeks | 38.2% | 19.1% |
| July 2026 | 16.0 weeks | 22.0 weeks | 29.2% | 33.4% |
| August 2026 | 16.0 weeks | 22.8 weeks | 37.5% | 23.4% |
Automatic-only outcomes use a different group of tests from the all-car rate. They do not establish which transmission is easier for you. Source: DRT122E.
Choosing manual or automaticInclude lessons, official fees and test-day car use.
Use a structured conversation with your instructor.
Official road, public transport and weather sources.
Suggest a correction to this record. For a booking issue, contact the official test authority.
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