Ayr
The Ayr driving test centre is located in Ayr, Scotland (KA7 1NE). 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 Ayr compares
Ayr 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 Ayr
- Pass rates at Ayr 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.
- 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 Ayr?
The current overall pass rate at Ayr driving test centre is 63.2%, based on 6.4K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Ayr an easy or hard test centre?
Ayr is ranked #75 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 63.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Ayr compare to the UK average?
Ayr's pass rate is 15.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Ayr?
Ayr has recorded 6.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.0K passed and 2.4K failed.
Where can I see Ayr on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Ayr alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.
Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.