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ByPass - Eastleigh Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CBotley BypassSO30 2WBHigh pass rate

At ByPass - Eastleigh, 76.5% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
476
2022-23 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#15
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

ByPass - Eastleigh sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 12%, rank #15 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Rookley LGV, about 18.3 miles away.

Rookley LGVBest nearby
18.3 mi away
89.1%
+12.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.5%passed
failed23.5%

All-time 364 passed, 112 failed, 476 total

How ByPass - Eastleigh compares

ByPass - Eastleigh
76.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+16.3 pp

The 16.3-point gap in candidates' favour at ByPass - Eastleigh (ranked 15 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where ByPass - Eastleigh ranks among 124 centres

Top 12%
ByPass - Eastleigh ranks higher than 88% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#15
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 16.4 pp
Male74.7%
0%100%
Female91.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at ByPass - Eastleigh would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

ByPass - Eastleigh
Botley Bypass
Hampshire
SO30 2WB
England

Tests offered at ByPass - Eastleigh

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode SO30 2WB.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode SO30 2WB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

ByPass - Eastleigh is in Botley Bypass, Hampshire (SO30 2WB) and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 476 tests across 2022-23-2024-25. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, ByPass - Eastleigh ranks 15, which lands it in the top quarter nationally. The 76.5% pass rate is 16.3 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. For ByPass - Eastleigh the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 ByPass - Eastleigh

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. ByPass - Eastleigh'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.
  • With 476 tests on record at ByPass - Eastleigh, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Botley Bypass will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at ByPass - Eastleigh. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

2 Start - Otterbourne
7.9 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
-11.3 pp
Southampton LGV
6.1 mi, 19.0K tests, Rank #60
64.8%
-11.7 pp
2 Start Training (Worthing)
10.8 mi, 70.667 tests, Rank #68
60.6%
-15.9 pp
Rookley LGVBest nearby
18.3 mi, 458 tests, Rank #2
89.1%
+12.6 pp
Greenham
32.2 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-24.9 pp
Red Rose (Radcliffe)
41.2 mi, 6.4K tests, Rank #57
64.9%
-11.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at ByPass - Eastleigh?
The current pass rate at ByPass - Eastleigh driving test centre is 76.5%, calculated from 476 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 76.5% (from 476 tests).
Is ByPass - Eastleigh an easy or hard test centre?
ByPass - Eastleigh is ranked #15 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 76.5% 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 ByPass - Eastleigh compare to the UK average?
ByPass - Eastleigh's pass rate is 16.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 16.3-point gap in candidates' favour at ByPass - Eastleigh (ranked 15 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does ByPass - Eastleigh record?
ByPass - Eastleigh has recorded 476 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 364 passed and 112 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near ByPass - Eastleigh?
The closest DVSA test centres to ByPass - Eastleigh are 2 Start - Otterbourne (65.2%), Southampton LGV (64.8%), 2 Start Training (Worthing) (60.6%) and Rookley LGV (89.1%). Of these, Rookley LGV has a higher current pass rate than ByPass - Eastleigh's 76.5%. 2 Start - Otterbourne, Southampton LGV, 2 Start Training (Worthing) 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 ByPass - Eastleigh?
ByPass - Eastleigh currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 ByPass - Eastleigh and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose ByPass - Eastleigh 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 ByPass - Eastleigh?
The estimated wait at ByPass - Eastleigh is about 12 to 16 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 476 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.