Chester
The Chester driving test centre is located in Chester, England (CH1 2ET). 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.
How Chester compares
Chester sits close to the UK average pass rate.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Chester
- Chester 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 Chester?
The current overall pass rate at Chester driving test centre is 46.7%, based on 14.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 43.5%.
Is Chester an easy or hard test centre?
Chester is ranked #238 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 46.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Chester compare to the UK average?
Chester's pass rate is 1.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Chester?
Chester has recorded 14.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.6K passed and 7.6K failed.
Where can I see Chester on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Chester 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.