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Brodick (Isle of Arran) Driving Test Centre

Car, Cat BBrodickKA27 8ALHigh pass rate

Brodick (Isle of Arran) in Brodick, Scotland has a current pass rate of 62.4%, 13.7 points above the UK average of 48.7%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
62.4%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
647
2008-09 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#37
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
60%
above UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Brodick (Isle of Arran) sits in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally (Top 11%, rank #37 of 323). The strongest car alternative nearby is Campbeltown, about 20.7 miles away.

CampbeltownBest nearby
20.7 mi away
68.1%
+5.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

62.4%passed
failed37.6%

All-time 404 passed, 243 failed, 647 total

How Brodick (Isle of Arran) compares

Brodick (Isle of Arran)
62.4%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
+13.7 pp

A 13.7-point lead over the national figure puts Brodick (Isle of Arran) ranked 37 of 323 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) ranks among 323 centres

Top 11%
Brodick (Isle of Arran) ranks higher than 89% of UK car test centres
Rank
#37
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.0 pp
Male65.4%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female59.4%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults3.7%
24 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Brodick (Isle of Arran) would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Royal Mail Delivery Office
Mayish Road
Brodick
KA27 8AU
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Brodick (Isle of Arran)

  • car

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 KA27 8AU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at KA27 8AL, that's Brodick (Isle of Arran) in Brodick, North Ayrshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Small sample warning: 647 tests across 2017-18-2024-25. The headline rate on this page is the multi-year aggregate, which is the only version of the number worth trusting at this volume.

Rank: #37 of 323. Pass rate: 62.4%. UK average: 48.7%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt pass rate at Brodick (Isle of Arran): 60%, against 49% nationally. That's a 11-point lead. Well-prepared candidates with no prior test attempts pass here at a noticeably higher rate than the UK average.

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
Scotland
Test category
Car

What learners should know about Brodick (Isle of Arran)

  • Brodick (Isle of Arran) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • First-time pass rate of 60% at Brodick (Isle of Arran) is on the forgiving side. A well-prepared first booking has a reasonable shot; don't over-correct by booking a "practice" test you don't actually need.
  • With 647 tests on record at Brodick (Isle of Arran), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Brodick (Isle of Arran). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Rothesay
18.4 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #46
61.6%
-0.8 pp
Dunoon
27.1 mi, 2.9K tests, Rank #76
57.8%
-4.6 pp
Girvan
26.0 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #21
66.3%
+3.9 pp
CampbeltownBest nearby
20.7 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #11
68.1%
+5.7 pp
Irvine
18.9 mi, 56.9K tests, Rank #192
49.2%
-13.2 pp
Ayr
21.8 mi, 29.4K tests, Rank #87
56.8%
-5.6 pp
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On the day at Brodick (Isle of Arran)

Plan to arrive at Brodick (Isle of Arran) about ten minutes before your slot. Parking varies between DVSA centres, so check the route and the surrounding streets on the DVSA centre finder (postcode KA27 8AL) a day or two ahead. Demand here is low with waits around 4 to 8 weeks, so there is usually a little more slot choice than at the busiest urban centres. Bring your provisional photocard licence; the examiner will not start without it, and you will need a roadworthy car with L plates and a working interior mirror. If Rothesay is fully booked, Brodick (Isle of Arran) is the next closest centre, roughly 18 miles away.

Plan for a drive of roughly 40 minutes, identical in structure to every other DVSA centre. First comes the 20-metre eyesight check and a tell-me vehicle-safety question, then the examiner joins you for the road section, with one show-me question while you drive. About 20 minutes is independent driving by sat nav or by following signs to a named target, you tackle one of four set manoeuvres, and around one in seven candidates get an emergency stop. The drive covers the local mix of road types within roughly a twenty-minute radius of the centre. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

There is no wait for the verdict, the examiner delivers it at the centre. They go over each fault recorded, hand you the DL25 feedback form, and on a pass retain your provisional licence so the full version arrives by post. To pass you need no more than 15 driving faults and not a single serious or dangerous one; 62.4% of candidates at Brodick (Isle of Arran) currently clear that.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
The current pass rate at Brodick (Isle of Arran) driving test centre is 62.4%, calculated from 647 tests in 2008-09 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 60%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 62.4% (from 647 tests).
Is Brodick (Isle of Arran) an easy or hard test centre?
Brodick (Isle of Arran) is ranked #37 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 62.4% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) compare to the UK average?
Brodick (Isle of Arran)'s pass rate is 13.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48.7%. A 13.7-point lead over the national figure puts Brodick (Isle of Arran) ranked 37 of 323 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) record?
Brodick (Isle of Arran) has recorded 647 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 404 passed and 243 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Brodick (Isle of Arran) are Rothesay (61.6%), Dunoon (57.8%), Girvan (66.3%) and Campbeltown (68.1%). Of these, Girvan, Campbeltown have higher current pass rates than Brodick (Isle of Arran)'s 62.4%. Rothesay, Dunoon 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
Brodick (Isle of Arran) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Brodick (Isle of Arran) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Brodick (Isle of Arran) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. To pass, you must finish with no more than 15 driving (minor) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
The estimated wait at Brodick (Isle of Arran) is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 647 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.