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Diamond (Newark)

The Diamond (Newark) driving test centre is located in Diamond, Northern Ireland (BT70 2NX). 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
76.2%
Total tests
2.2K
National rank
#17
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Diamond (Newark) compares

Diamond (Newark)
76.2%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+28.2 pp

Diamond (Newark) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 84.1%
2018-19: 83.7%
2019-20: 83%
2020-21: 84.1%
2021-22: 80.9%
2022-23: 71.8%
2023-24: 74.1%
2024-25: 69.5%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
75.8%
Female pass rate
75.5%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Diamond (Newark)

  • Pass rates at Diamond (Newark) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • 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.

Other test centres nearby

Ritchies (Glasgow)
10.8K tests · Rank #27
71.9%
Islay Island
169 tests · Rank #39
59.8%
Machrihanish LGV
78 tests · Rank #1
93.6%
Campbeltown
239 tests · Rank #7
67.8%
Stranraer
577 tests · Rank #8
66.7%
Isle of Tiree
10 tests · Rank #2
80%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Diamond (Newark)?

The current overall pass rate at Diamond (Newark) driving test centre is 76.2%, based on 2.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Diamond (Newark) an easy or hard test centre?

Diamond (Newark) is ranked #17 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 76.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Diamond (Newark) compare to the UK average?

Diamond (Newark)'s pass rate is 28.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Diamond (Newark)?

Diamond (Newark) has recorded 2.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 518 failed.

Where can I see Diamond (Newark) on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Diamond (Newark) 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.