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Hastings (Ore) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHastingsHigh pass rate

Hastings (Ore) in Hastings records a 67.1% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
67.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
514
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#48
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Hastings (Ore) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 39%, rank #48 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Canterbury LGVNearest alternative
36.5 mi away
58.2%
-8.9 pp
All centres in Hastings→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

67.1%passed
failed32.9%

All-time 898 passed, 518 failed, 1.4K total

How Hastings (Ore) compares

Hastings (Ore)
67.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+6.9 pp

The 6.9-point advantage at Hastings (Ore) (ranked 48 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Hastings (Ore) ranks among 124 centres

Top 39%
Hastings (Ore) ranks higher than 61% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#48
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (65.1% in 2016-17, 63.1% now) but the ride was not smooth: Hastings (Ore) has swung 19.5 points between its best year (73.5%, 2022-23) and its worst (54%, 2018-19).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.6 pp
Male63.5%
0%100%
Female62.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Hastings (Ore) would typically wait around 12 to 16 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Brookway Business Park
Ivy House Lane
Ore
Hastings
TN35 4NN
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Hastings (Ore)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • lorry and bus

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode TN35 4NN, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Hastings (Ore): a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Hastings, East Sussex. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Hastings (Ore) is a smaller centre by volume, 1.4K tests through 2016-17-2023-24. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

The upper half of the UK by pass rate: Hastings (Ore) ranks #48 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 67.1%, 6.9 points clear of the national figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for Hastings (Ore) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Hastings (Ore)

  • Above-average pass rate at Hastings (Ore) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Ask any instructor working Hastings (Ore) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Ore LGV
0.9 mi, 1.2K tests, Rank #112
49.9%
-17.2 pp
Gillingham LGV
35.0 mi, 22.6K tests, Rank #80
58.1%
-9.0 pp
Canterbury LGVBest nearby
36.5 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #79
58.2%
-8.9 pp
Thurrock LGV (London)
45.8 mi, 21.5K tests, Rank #83
57.6%
-9.5 pp
Purfleet LGV
45.8 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #110
50.6%
-16.5 pp
Patrick Green LGV
57.0 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
-11.6 pp
See all centres in Hastings→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Hastings (Ore)?
The current pass rate at Hastings (Ore) driving test centre is 67.1%, calculated from 514 tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 63.4% (from 1.4K tests).
Is Hastings (Ore) an easy or hard test centre?
Hastings (Ore) is ranked #48 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 67.1% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Hastings (Ore) compare to the UK average?
Hastings (Ore)'s pass rate is 6.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 6.9-point advantage at Hastings (Ore) (ranked 48 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Hastings (Ore) record?
Hastings (Ore) has recorded 1.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 898 passed and 518 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Hastings (Ore)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Hastings (Ore) are Ore LGV (49.9%), Gillingham LGV (58.1%), Canterbury LGV (58.2%) and Thurrock LGV (London) (57.6%). Hastings (Ore)'s 67.1% is the highest current pass rate among them. Ore LGV, Gillingham LGV, Canterbury LGV, Thurrock LGV (London) sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Hastings (Ore)?
Hastings (Ore) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Hastings (Ore) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Hastings (Ore) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Hastings (Ore)?
The estimated wait at Hastings (Ore) is about 12 to 16 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 1.4K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2023-24.