What tests can I take at Manchester?

You can take theory tests at Manchester.

Manchester is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Where do I take the practical test if I use Manchester?

Manchester does not run the practical test. The nearest practical test centre is Cheetham Hill (Manchester), 2.4 miles away. The 4 nearest with published DVSA pass rates are Cheetham Hill (Manchester) (44.7%), West Didsbury (Manchester) (47.7%), Chadderton (46.8%), Bredbury (Manchester) (56%).

Which other theory test centres are near Manchester?

The closest are Stockport (4.8 miles), Glossop (11 miles), Bolton (11.6 miles). 5 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Manchester Theory Test Centre

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Information checked 13 July 2026

Centre details

Address: Suite 2, Ground Floor, Red Block 5, Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 6JH
Run by: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Official website: Visit DVSA

Tests available

Theory test

Available here

You can take your theory test at this location.

Where you take the practical test

Manchester does not run that test. The nearest practical test centre is Cheetham Hill (Manchester), 2.4 miles away. Of the 4 nearest with published DVSA figures, Bredbury (Manchester) passes the highest share of candidates at 56% and Cheetham Hill (Manchester) the lowest at 44.7%.

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

2.4 miles away

Pass rate: 44.7%
Average wait: 8 wks

Other practical test centres nearby

Pass rates and waits are DVSA figures for the car practical test (tables DRT122A and DRT122F). DVSA publishes neither for individual theory test centres.

Nearest alternative theory test centres

The closest is Stockport, 4.8 miles from Manchester; the furthest listed here is 27.3 miles. 1 of the 6 is within 10 miles.

Distances are straight-line from each centre’s published coordinates.

Common questions about this centre

What tests can I take at Manchester?: You can take theory tests at Manchester.
Who runs Manchester?: Manchester is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Where do I take the practical test if I use Manchester?: Manchester does not run the practical test. The nearest practical test centre is Cheetham Hill (Manchester), 2.4 miles away. The 4 nearest with published DVSA pass rates are Cheetham Hill (Manchester) (44.7%), West Didsbury (Manchester) (47.7%), Chadderton (46.8%), Bredbury (Manchester) (56%).
Which other theory test centres are near Manchester?: The closest are Stockport (4.8 miles), Glossop (11 miles), Bolton (11.6 miles). 5 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.