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Bristol (Kingswood) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CBristolHigh pass rate

Bristol (Kingswood) in Bristol currently passes 74.6% of tests, 14.4 points above the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
74.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.7K
2024-25
National rank
#20
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bristol (Kingswood) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 16%, rank #20 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Berry's Coaches (Taunton), about 37.5 miles away.

Berry's Coaches (Taunton)Best nearby
37.5 mi away
79.2%
+4.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

74.6%passed
failed25.4%

All-time 15.7K passed, 8.9K failed, 24.7K total

How Bristol (Kingswood) compares

Bristol (Kingswood)
74.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+14.4 pp

A 14.4-point lead over the national figure puts Bristol (Kingswood) ranked 20 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Bristol (Kingswood) ranks among 124 centres

Top 16%
Bristol (Kingswood) ranks higher than 84% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#20
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bristol (Kingswood) has climbed 17.1 points across the series, 57.5% in 2017-18 to 74.6% now; the weakest year on record was 57.5% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.0 pp
Male64.1%
0%100%
Female64.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~64
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Bristol (Kingswood) would typically wait around 15 to 19 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Unit M6
Cabot Park
Merebank Road
Avonmouth
BS11 8AQ
England

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

Tests offered at Bristol (Kingswood)

  • car
  • 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 BS11 8AQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Bristol (Kingswood) report to a DVSA centre in Bristol, West of England. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 24.7K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Bristol (Kingswood) in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

By raw pass rate Bristol (Kingswood) sits at 74.6%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (14.4 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #20 of 124, inside the top quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Bristol (Kingswood) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Bristol (Kingswood)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Bristol (Kingswood)'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.
  • Ask any instructor working Bristol (Kingswood) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Newport (Gwent) LGV
19.6 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
-5.5 pp
Pontypool LGV
25.6 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #98
53.5%
-21.1 pp
Gloucester LGV
32.2 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #70
60.1%
-14.5 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
27.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
-3.3 pp
Taunton LGV
37.4 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #96
54.3%
-20.3 pp
Berry's Coaches (Taunton)Best nearby
37.5 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
+4.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood)?
The current pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood) driving test centre is 74.6%, calculated from 1.7K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 63.8% (from 24.7K tests).
Is Bristol (Kingswood) an easy or hard test centre?
Bristol (Kingswood) is ranked #20 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 74.6% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Bristol (Kingswood) compare to the UK average?
Bristol (Kingswood)'s pass rate is 14.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. A 14.4-point lead over the national figure puts Bristol (Kingswood) ranked 20 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Bristol (Kingswood) record?
Bristol (Kingswood) has recorded 24.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 15.7K passed and 8.9K 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bristol (Kingswood) are Newport (Gwent) LGV (69.1%), Pontypool LGV (53.5%), Gloucester LGV (60.1%) and Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%). Bristol (Kingswood)'s 74.6% is the highest current pass rate among them. Newport (Gwent) LGV, Pontypool LGV, Gloucester LGV, Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
Bristol (Kingswood) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Bristol (Kingswood) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bristol (Kingswood) 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
The estimated wait at Bristol (Kingswood) is about 15 to 19 weeks (high 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 24.7K 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: 2024-25.