Driving lessons in Ancoats

MI
Mohammed Imran
No reviews yet

Greater Manchester · 2 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 25 to 45 lessons to pass

12+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£33.00 - £35.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

TT
Tewelde Tesfay
No reviews yet

Salford · 2 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 40 to 60 lessons to pass

3+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

GF
Grace Fagan
No reviews yet

Manchester · 2 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Female

English

On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass

20+ years experience

Manual

£35.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

MA
Muhammad Anwar
No reviews yet

Greater Manchester · 2 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Male

English

Korean

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass

3+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson

No block bookings

No mock tests

MN
Moiz Nasir
No reviews yet

Manchester · 2 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Hindi

Punjabi

On Avg. 10 to 20 lessons to pass

3+ years experience

Automatic

£30.00 - £35.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Ancoats

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

1 mi away · 10,207 tests · best month: July 2025

4 mi away · 15,988 tests · best month: January 2026

Improving

47%

below avg

West Didsbury (Manchester)

4 mi away · 17,806 tests · best month: June 2025

6 mi away · 10,921 tests · best month: June 2025

Stable

51%

below avg

Bredbury (Manchester)

6 mi away · 10,636 tests · best month: July 2025

Improving

56%

above avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Ancoats

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Ancoats, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Ancoats and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Ancoats's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Ancoats.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Ancoats?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

Manchester

Based on 10,207 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.72%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Chadderton

Oldham

Based on 15,988 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.75%

Pass Rate

~12-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

West Didsbury (Manchester)

West Didsbury

Based on 17,806 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.71%

Pass Rate

~23-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Sale (Manchester)

Sale

Based on 10,921 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.40%

Pass Rate

~15-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bredbury (Manchester)

Stockport

Based on 10,636 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.97%

Pass Rate

~17-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bury (Manchester)

Bury

Based on 7,024 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.34%

Pass Rate

~8-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Rochdale (Manchester)

Rochdale

Based on 11,563 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.29%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bolton (Manchester)

Bolton

Based on 11,570 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.82%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Atherton (Manchester)

Manchester

Based on 13,035 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.33%

Pass Rate

~15-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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As someone who struggled with finding a good driving instructor myself, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with the process of learning to drive in a busy place like Ancoats.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Ancoats

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Ancoats.

Bredbury (Manchester) has the highest pass rate in the area at 55.97%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Atherton (Manchester) has a pass rate of 44.33%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Ancoats is 48.6%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Ancoats. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Ancoats is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Ancoats is Cheetham Hill (Manchester), around 1 mile away, with a 45% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Ancoats range from £30 to £499 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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