United Kingdom Driving Test Pass Rates 2026
Compare DVSA pass rates across 321 test centres. Averaging those 321 centres gives 52.2%, ranging from 88.2% (Barra) to 33.4% (Wolverhampton).
How to read the 52.2% figure, and where these numbers come from
It is an average of centres, not a national pass rate. We take each centre's published rate and average them. Centres are not weighted by how many tests they actually run, so a small regional centre counts the same as a busy metropolitan one.
ENG makes up 69% of the centres listed (223 of 321). That means this average largely reflects ENG rather than United Kingdom as a whole.
Where the figures come from. Each centre below is labelled with its own source. Across the list:
- DVSA: 321 centres, averaging 52.2% (ENG, SCT, WLS)
All centres here come from the same source, so they are comparable with each other.
Pass rate definitions differ between providers and between countries, particularly in how tests that are stopped before they finish are counted. That single choice can move a pass rate by twenty points, so figures are not directly comparable across borders.
Top 10 Easiest Centres
| # | Centre | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barra
|
88.2% |
| 2 |
Isle of Skye (Portree)
|
88.2% |
| 3 |
Ballater
|
84.2% |
| 4 |
Islay Island
|
82.6% |
| 5 |
Mallaig
|
80.0% |
| 6 |
Arbroath
|
78.9% |
| 7 |
Benbecula Island
|
77.2% |
| 8 |
Gairloch
|
75.9% |
| 9 |
Inveraray
|
74.1% |
| 10 |
Newton Stewart
|
73.7% |
Top 10 Hardest Centres
| # | Centre | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wolverhampton
|
33.4% |
| 2 |
Featherstone
|
34.1% |
| 3 |
Wednesbury
|
36.4% |
| 4 |
Chingford (London)
|
36.5% |
| 5 |
Gateshead
|
37.4% |
| 6 |
Leicester (Cannock Street)
|
37.7% |
| 7 |
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
|
37.7% |
| 8 |
Barking (Tanner Street)
|
37.9% |
| 9 |
Belvedere (London)
|
38.3% |
| 10 |
Speke (Liverpool)
|
38.6% |
All Centres by Region
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average driving test pass rate in United Kingdom?
Averaging the published rate of each of the 321 United Kingdom test centres gives 52.2%. That is a plain average of centres, not a national pass rate: it does not weight centres by how many tests they run. Pass rates vary significantly between centres — the highest is 88.2% at Barra and the lowest is 33.4% at Wolverhampton.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in United Kingdom?
Based on the latest DVSA data, Barra has the highest pass rate at 88.2%. However, choosing a centre you're familiar with often matters more than raw statistics.
How can I improve my chances of passing the driving test?
Practice on real test routes at your chosen centre, familiarise yourself with local road conditions and common test areas, and ensure you're comfortable with all manoeuvres. AUDrive provides mapped test routes for centres across United Kingdom.
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Data source: DVSA (ENG, SCT, WLS): 321 centres. Waiting times are approximate. Last updated: 2026.
Pass rates vary by season, examiner, and conditions. Use as a general guide only.