2 Start - Otterbourne
The 2 Start - Otterbourne driving test centre is located in 2 Start Ltd, England (SO21 2LF). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How 2 Start - Otterbourne compares
2 Start - Otterbourne performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about 2 Start - Otterbourne
- Pass rates at 2 Start - Otterbourne run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- This is a lower-volume centre (952 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at 2 Start - Otterbourne?
The current overall pass rate at 2 Start - Otterbourne driving test centre is 65.2%, based on 952 tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is 2 Start - Otterbourne an easy or hard test centre?
2 Start - Otterbourne is ranked #55 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 65.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does 2 Start - Otterbourne compare to the UK average?
2 Start - Otterbourne's pass rate is 17.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at 2 Start - Otterbourne?
2 Start - Otterbourne has recorded 952 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 621 passed and 331 failed.
Where can I see 2 Start - Otterbourne on a map?
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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.