Qasim Ali passes test first time in Sale
Trustpilot reviewer Qasim Ali passed his test first time in Sale/Manchester with instructor Syed Ahmed Bukhari, in a review dated 13 March 2025.

A Trustpilot reviewer named Qasim Ali said he passed his test first time in Sale/Manchester with instructor Syed Ahmed Bukhari, in a review dated 13 March 2025.
The pass
The review, rated 5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, states a test passed first time in Sale/Manchester, crediting instructor Syed Ahmed Bukhari. No test centre name, test date, minors or faults figure, or manual or automatic detail is stated, and none is claimed here — 13 March 2025 is the review date, not a claimed test date, and the review's date of experience (6 March 2025) is likewise not claimed as a test date. Sale/Manchester is reported as written, not expanded into a named test centre.
What worked for them
In the reviewer's own words, he "passed my test first time", crediting Syed Ahmed Bukhari as a great mentor with five-star teaching skills. No further detail about preparation or the test itself is given in the review, so no further account is claimed here.
Lesson for other learners
- Book only through the official GOV.UK driving test booking service, and only when your instructor agrees you are ready.
- A mentor-style instructor who explains clearly can make the difference on test day — ask yours to be plain about what still needs work.
Sources
- Trustpilot review by Qasim Ali, dated 13 March 2025, https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/67d2469fbe6eca846ddf7041 — checked 4 November 2026 (most-recent sort, live browser read of the individual review page). One short fragment quoted with attribution; nothing beyond the review is claimed.
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