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Blackburn with Darwen

The Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre is located in Blackburn with Darwen, 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.

Pass rate
69.3%
Total tests
13.7K
National rank
#134
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Blackburn with Darwen compares

Blackburn with Darwen
69.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+21.3 pp

Blackburn with Darwen 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

2017-18: 76.6%
2018-19: 81.1%
2019-20: 80.3%
2020-21: 81.3%
2021-22: 71.4%
2022-23: 72.7%
2023-24: 71.9%
2024-25: 73.5%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
69.3%
Female pass rate
69.4%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Blackburn with Darwen

  • Pass rates at Blackburn with Darwen 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.

Other test centres nearby

Blackburn with Darwen
16.0K tests · Rank #245
46.5%
Blackburn with Darwen
16.6K tests · Rank #23
73.7%
Bolton (Manchester)
18.0K tests · Rank #80
55.8%
Chorley
9.7K tests · Rank #123
52.5%
Atherton (Manchester)
11.9K tests · Rank #237
46.7%
Atherton (Manchester)
9.5K tests · Rank #63
66.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen?

The current overall pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre is 69.3%, based on 13.7K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Blackburn with Darwen an easy or hard test centre?

Blackburn with Darwen is ranked #134 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 69.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Blackburn with Darwen compare to the UK average?

Blackburn with Darwen's pass rate is 21.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Blackburn with Darwen?

Blackburn with Darwen has recorded 13.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.5K passed and 4.2K failed.

Where can I see Blackburn with Darwen 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.