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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

2 Start - Otterbourne Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSilksteadSO21 2LFHigh pass rate

2 Start - Otterbourne in Silkstead records a 65.2% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
65.2%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
952
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#56
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

2 Start - Otterbourne sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 45%, rank #56 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Rookley LGV, about 25.3 miles away.

Rookley LGVBest nearby
25.3 mi away
89.1%
+23.9 pp
All centres in Silkstead→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

65.2%passed
failed34.8%

All-time 621 passed, 331 failed, 952 total

How 2 Start - Otterbourne compares

2 Start - Otterbourne
65.2%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+5 pp

The 5-point advantage at 2 Start - Otterbourne (ranked 56 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where 2 Start - Otterbourne ranks among 124 centres

Top 45%
2 Start - Otterbourne ranks higher than 55% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#56
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 14.4 pp
Male64.0%
0%100%
Female78.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at 2 Start - Otterbourne would typically wait around 12 to 16 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

2 Start - Otterbourne
Silkstead
Hampshire
SO21 2LF
England

Tests offered at 2 Start - Otterbourne

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode SO21 2LF.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode SO21 2LF, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

2 Start - Otterbourne is in Silkstead, Hampshire (SO21 2LF) and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 2 Start - Otterbourne is a low-volume centre, 952 tests through 2022-23-2024-25. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, 2 Start - Otterbourne ranks 56, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 65.2% pass rate is 5 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for 2 Start - Otterbourne is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about 2 Start - Otterbourne

  • Above-average pass rate at 2 Start - Otterbourne doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • With 952 tests on record at 2 Start - Otterbourne, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the 2 Start - Otterbourne area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at 2 Start - Otterbourne. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at 2 Start - Otterbourne is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and mirrors, change direction is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Southampton LGV
8.2 mi, 19.0K tests, Rank #60
64.8%
-0.4 pp
ByPass - Eastleigh
7.9 mi, 476 tests, Rank #15
76.5%
+11.3 pp
2 Start Training (Worthing)
18.1 mi, 70.667 tests, Rank #68
60.6%
-4.6 pp
Rookley LGVBest nearby
25.3 mi, 458 tests, Rank #2
89.1%
+23.9 pp
Greenham
25.5 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-13.6 pp
Culham LGV
44.3 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #108
51.3%
-13.9 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at 2 Start - Otterbourne until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety marginsRoad signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

See all centres in Silkstead→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at 2 Start - Otterbourne?
The current pass rate at 2 Start - Otterbourne driving test centre is 65.2%, calculated from 952 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 65.2% (from 952 tests).
Is 2 Start - Otterbourne an easy or hard test centre?
2 Start - Otterbourne is ranked #56 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 65.2% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does 2 Start - Otterbourne compare to the UK average?
2 Start - Otterbourne's pass rate is 5 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 5-point advantage at 2 Start - Otterbourne (ranked 56 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does 2 Start - Otterbourne record?
2 Start - Otterbourne has recorded 952 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 621 passed and 331 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near 2 Start - Otterbourne?
The closest DVSA test centres to 2 Start - Otterbourne are Southampton LGV (64.8%), ByPass - Eastleigh (76.5%), 2 Start Training (Worthing) (60.6%) and Rookley LGV (89.1%). Of these, ByPass - Eastleigh, Rookley LGV have higher current pass rates than 2 Start - Otterbourne's 65.2%. Southampton LGV, 2 Start Training (Worthing) sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at 2 Start - Otterbourne?
2 Start - Otterbourne currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at 2 Start - Otterbourne and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose 2 Start - Otterbourne as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at 2 Start - Otterbourne?
The estimated wait at 2 Start - Otterbourne is about 12 to 16 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 952 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources