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Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre

Car, Cat BBurton upon TrentDE14 1JGModerate

Burton on Trent in Burton upon Trent currently passes 54.1% of tests, 5.4 points above the UK average of 48.7%. 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)
54.1%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
6.7K
2024-25
National rank
#111
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
54.6%
above UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Burton on Trent sits in the top half of car pass rates nationally (Top 34%, rank #111 of 323). No nearby car centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

NuneatonNearest alternative
20.5 mi away
52.5%
-1.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

54.1%passed
failed45.9%

All-time 37.4K passed, 37.8K failed, 75.3K total

How Burton on Trent compares

Burton on Trent
54.1%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
+5.4 pp

The 5.4-point advantage at Burton on Trent (ranked 111 of 323 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Burton on Trent ranks among 323 centres

Top 34%
Burton on Trent ranks higher than 66% of UK car test centres
Rank
#111
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Burton on Trent: 55.9% in 2017-18, 54.1% now, and every year in between inside a 7.7-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.5 pp
Male53.5%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female46.0%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults1%
461 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Waiting time at Burton on Trent

Median wait, booking to test
15.8 weeks
What the typical learner who tested here had waited
Weeks to 10% availability
24 weeks
The older headline measure
Window appointments free
5.8%
Share of the 24-week window still open

The headline figure for reaching 10% availability is 24 weeks, but the typical (median) learner who took their test at Burton on Trent in May 2026 had waited 15.8 weeks from booking to test day.

Official DVSA data, May 2026. The median is the time between booking and taking the test; for live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Wellington Park
Burton on Trent
Burton
DE14 2TG
England

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

Tests offered at Burton on Trent

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 DE14 2TG, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Burton on Trent is one of the DVSA's car test sites in England, located in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire at DE14 1JG. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. By volume, Burton on Trent is at the upper end of the DVSA's network. With 75.3K tests across 2017-18-2024-25, the figures on this page are about as statistically settled as DVSA data gets.

Burton on Trent passes higher than most. At 54.1% versus a UK average of 48.7%, it ranks #111 of 323 car centres, the upper half of the network. First-time pass rate: 54.6%. UK average: 49%. Burton on Trent is 5.6 points to the good on first attempts, a meaningful gap, not a rounding artefact.

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
Car

What learners should know about Burton on Trent

  • Above-average pass rate at Burton on Trent doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Volume at Burton on Trent is among the highest in the network. Don't take the first available date on faith, refreshing the DVSA booking page across a few days regularly turns up cancellations.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Burton on Trent area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Burton on Trent, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Derby (Alvaston)
10.5 mi, 83.5K tests, Rank #145
51.3%
-2.8 pp
Lichfield
11.7 mi, 116.6K tests, Rank #203
48.6%
-5.5 pp
NuneatonBest nearby
20.5 mi, 77.4K tests, Rank #126
52.5%
-1.6 pp
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)
19.7 mi, 110.6K tests, Rank #279
44.1%
-10.0 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
23.6 mi, 179.2K tests, Rank #295
42%
-12.1 pp
Hinckley
21.0 mi, 53.7K tests, Rank #212
48.3%
-5.8 pp
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On the day at Burton on Trent

Give yourself ten minutes in hand when you head to Burton on Trent, and look up where to park beforehand, facilities differ from one DVSA site to the next. The DVSA centre finder (postcode DE14 1JG) shows the exact location. This is a very high-demand centre, modelled at roughly 19 to 23 weeks to a slot, so book as far ahead as you can and keep an eye on cancellations. You must have your provisional photocard licence on you, plus a car with L plates and a working interior mirror for the examiner. If Derby (Alvaston) is fully booked, Burton on Trent is the next closest centre, roughly 11 miles away.

The test runs for around 40 minutes and follows the same DVSA format used at every centre. The examiner checks your eyesight at 20 metres, asks you a tell-me safety question, then sits in for the drive, with one show-me question while you are driving. About 20 minutes of it is independent driving, either following a sat nav the examiner sets up or following road signs to a named place. You will do one of four set manoeuvres, and roughly one in seven candidates is asked to perform an emergency stop. The drive works through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within about a twenty-minute radius, and at a centre this busy that usually means heavier traffic to read. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

You will know the result before you leave Burton on Trent. The examiner explains the faults marked on your DL25 feedback form and, if you have passed, takes the provisional licence so a full one can be posted out. The pass standard is fixed nationally, 15 driving faults maximum and zero serious or dangerous faults, and 54.1% of candidates here meet it under current DVSA marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Burton on Trent?
The current pass rate at Burton on Trent driving test centre is 54.1%, calculated from 6.7K tests in 2024-25. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 54.6%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 49.8% (from 75.3K tests).
Is Burton on Trent an easy or hard test centre?
Burton on Trent is ranked #111 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 54.1% 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 Burton on Trent compare to the UK average?
Burton on Trent's pass rate is 5.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48.7%. The 5.4-point advantage at Burton on Trent (ranked 111 of 323 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Burton on Trent record?
Burton on Trent has recorded 75.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 37.4K passed and 37.8K 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 Burton on Trent?
The closest DVSA test centres to Burton on Trent are Derby (Alvaston) (51.3%), Lichfield (48.6%), Nuneaton (52.5%) and Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) (44.1%). Burton on Trent's 54.1% is the highest current pass rate among them. Derby (Alvaston), Lichfield, Nuneaton, Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 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 Burton on Trent?
Burton on Trent currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 19 to 23 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 Burton on Trent and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Burton on Trent 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 Burton on Trent?
In the latest DVSA figures (May 2026), the median learner who took their test at Burton on Trent had waited about 15.8 weeks between booking and test day. DVSA's older measure, the number of weeks until at least 10% of slots are free, was 24 weeks. About 5.8% of appointments in the 24-week booking window were still available. 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.