Gateshead
The Gateshead driving test centre is located in Gateshead, England. 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 Gateshead compares
Gateshead 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
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Gateshead
- Pass rates at Gateshead 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Gateshead?
The current overall pass rate at Gateshead driving test centre is 71.1%, based on 21.6K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Gateshead an easy or hard test centre?
Gateshead is ranked #37 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 71.1% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Gateshead's pass rate is 23.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Gateshead?
Gateshead has recorded 21.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 15.3K passed and 6.2K failed.
Where can I see Gateshead on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Gateshead 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.