Hartlepool
The Hartlepool driving test centre is located in Hartlepool, England (TS24 7EQ). 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 Hartlepool compares
Hartlepool sits close to the UK average pass rate.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Hartlepool
- Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool?
The current overall pass rate at Hartlepool driving test centre is 50.9%, based on 12.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 50.8%.
Is Hartlepool an easy or hard test centre?
Hartlepool is ranked #147 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 50.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Hartlepool compare to the UK average?
Hartlepool's pass rate is 2.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has recorded 12.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.2K passed and 6.0K failed.
Where can I see Hartlepool on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Hartlepool 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.