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Dunoon

The Dunoon driving test centre is located in Dunoon, Scotland (PA23 7HG). 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
60.3%
Total tests
345
National rank
#33
of 307
1st-time pass
59.4%

How Dunoon compares

Dunoon
60.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+12.3 pp

Dunoon 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: 0%
2018-19: 0%
2019-20: 70.6%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 63.6%
2022-23: 50%
2023-24: 0%
2024-25: 62.8%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
57.2%
Female pass rate
63.4%
Zero faults
5.8%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Dunoon

  • Pass rates at Dunoon 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 59.4% suggests this centre is reasonably forgiving for well-prepared candidates on their first attempt.
  • This is a lower-volume centre (345 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
  • 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

Greenock
4.6K tests · Rank #255
45.9%
Rothesay
272 tests · Rank #30
61%
Inveraray
388 tests · Rank #23
62.1%
Dumbarton
4.0K tests · Rank #148
50.8%
Irvine
9.4K tests · Rank #170
50%
Brodick (Isle of Arran)
224 tests · Rank #6
68.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Dunoon?

The current overall pass rate at Dunoon driving test centre is 60.3%, based on 345 tests. The first-time pass rate is 59.4%.

Is Dunoon an easy or hard test centre?

Dunoon is ranked #33 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 60.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Dunoon compare to the UK average?

Dunoon's pass rate is 12.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Dunoon?

Dunoon has recorded 345 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 208 passed and 137 failed.

Where can I see Dunoon on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.