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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Aberdeen North Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CAberdeen CityAB23 8FEHigh pass rate

At Aberdeen North, 75.5% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
75.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg)
National rank
#18
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Aberdeen North sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 15%, rank #18 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

LGV Trainers (Northampton)Nearest alternative
81.2 mi away
71.4%
-4.1 pp
All centres in Aberdeen City→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

75.5%passed
failed24.5%

All-time 2.2K passed, 1.3K failed, 3.5K total

How Aberdeen North compares

Aberdeen North
75.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+15.3 pp

Aberdeen North clears the UK average by 15.3 points and sits ranked 18 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Aberdeen North ranks among 124 centres

Top 15%
Aberdeen North ranks higher than 85% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#18
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Aberdeen North has climbed 24.3 points across the series, 54.9% in 2016-17 to 79.2% now; the weakest year on record was 54.9% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.4 pp
Male62.9%
0%100%
Female69.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Aberdeen North would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Unit A4 Davidson House
Campus 1 Balgownie Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB22 8GT
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Aberdeen North

  • car
  • lorry and bus
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode AB22 8GT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across Scotland, Aberdeen North is the one covering Aberdeen City and the surrounding AB23 8FE area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Aberdeen North is a smaller centre by volume, 3.5K tests through 2016-17-2023-24. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

If you've been told Aberdeen North is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 75.5% is 15.3 points clear of the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #18 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Aberdeen North in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Aberdeen North

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Aberdeen North's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Aberdeen City will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Aberdeen North, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Aberdeen LGV
2.5 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #100
53.3%
-22.2 pp
McPherson (Elgin)
54.4 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #40
68.6%
-6.9 pp
LGV Trainers (Northampton)Best nearby
81.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #27
71.4%
-4.1 pp
Elgin
55.0 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #58
64.8%
-10.7 pp
Berwick-On-Tweed
97.6 mi, 899 tests, Rank #54
65.4%
-10.1 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
73.2 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
-10.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Aberdeen North?
The current pass rate at Aberdeen North driving test centre is 75.5%, calculated from 1.0K tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 63.9% (from 3.5K tests).
Is Aberdeen North an easy or hard test centre?
Aberdeen North is ranked #18 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75.5% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Aberdeen North compare to the UK average?
Aberdeen North's pass rate is 15.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Aberdeen North clears the UK average by 15.3 points and sits ranked 18 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Aberdeen North record?
Aberdeen North has recorded 3.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.2K passed and 1.3K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Aberdeen North?
The closest DVSA test centres to Aberdeen North are Aberdeen LGV (53.3%), McPherson (Elgin) (68.6%), LGV Trainers (Northampton) (71.4%) and Elgin (64.8%). Aberdeen North's 75.5% is the highest current pass rate among them. Aberdeen LGV, McPherson (Elgin), LGV Trainers (Northampton), Elgin 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 Aberdeen North?
Aberdeen North currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Aberdeen North and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Aberdeen North 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 Aberdeen North?
The estimated wait at Aberdeen North is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 3.5K 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.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2023-24.