Car Test Centre · England

Burton on Trent

The Burton on Trent driving test centre is located in Burton upon Trent, England (DE14 1JG). 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
52.2%
Total tests
11.5K
National rank
#127
of 307
1st-time pass
50%

How Burton on Trent compares

Burton on Trent
52.2%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+4.2 pp

Burton on Trent performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 59.7%
2018-19: 53.4%
2019-20: 50%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 58.7%
2022-23: 51.5%
2023-24: 49.9%
2024-25: 54.1%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
54.6%
Female pass rate
49.4%
Zero faults
7.7%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Burton on Trent

  • Burton on Trent sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • 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 Burton on Trent?

The current overall pass rate at Burton on Trent driving test centre is 52.2%, based on 11.5K tests. The first-time pass rate is 50%.

Is Burton on Trent an easy or hard test centre?

Burton on Trent is ranked #127 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 52.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Burton on Trent compare to the UK average?

Burton on Trent's pass rate is 4.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Burton on Trent?

Burton on Trent has recorded 11.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.0K passed and 5.5K failed.

Where can I see Burton on Trent on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Burton on Trent 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.