Basildon
The Basildon driving test centre is located in Basildon, England. 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 Basildon compares
Basildon 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 Basildon
- Pass rates at Basildon 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 Basildon?
The current overall pass rate at Basildon driving test centre is 60.4%, based on 21.8K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Basildon an easy or hard test centre?
Basildon is ranked #182 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 60.4% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Basildon compare to the UK average?
Basildon's pass rate is 12.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Basildon?
Basildon has recorded 21.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.2K passed and 8.7K failed.
Where can I see Basildon on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Basildon 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.