Bala
The Bala driving test centre is located in Y Bala, Wales (LL23 7UT). 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 Bala compares
Bala performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Bala
- Pass rates at Bala 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).
- 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 Bala?
The current overall pass rate at Bala driving test centre is 54.7%, based on 1.5K tests. The first-time pass rate is 47.4%.
Is Bala an easy or hard test centre?
Bala is ranked #93 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 54.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Bala compare to the UK average?
Bala's pass rate is 6.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Bala?
Bala has recorded 1.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 831 passed and 687 failed.
Where can I see Bala on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Bala 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.