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Isle of Skye (Broadford) Driving Test Centre

Car, Cat BSkyeHigh pass rate

Isle of Skye (Broadford) in Skye records a 57.9% pass rate against a UK average of 48.7%. 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 (2018-19)
57.9%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
530
2007-08 to 2018-19 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#73
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
55.4%
above UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Isle of Skye (Broadford) sits in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally (Top 23%, rank #73 of 323). The strongest car alternative nearby is Gairloch, about 33.9 miles away.

GairlochBest nearby
33.9 mi away
72.1%
+14.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.9%passed
failed42.1%

All-time 307 passed, 223 failed, 530 total

How Isle of Skye (Broadford) compares

Isle of Skye (Broadford)
57.9%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
+9.2 pp

At 9.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 73 of 323 in its category, Isle of Skye (Broadford) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Isle of Skye (Broadford) ranks among 323 centres

Top 23%
Isle of Skye (Broadford) ranks higher than 77% of UK car test centres
Rank
#73
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Isle of Skye (Broadford) has drifted from 59.6% to 51.5%, down 8.1 points, with the best year at 65.6% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.6 pp
Male61.1%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female54.5%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Isle of Skye (Broadford) would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

The Scarinish Hotel
Isle of Tiree
PA77 6UH
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Isle of Skye (Broadford)

  • car

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 PA77 6UH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Isle of Skye (Broadford): a DVSA car test centre in Skye, Highland. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Only 530 tests sit on the record at Isle of Skye (Broadford) for 2011-12-2018-19. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

The top quarter of the UK by pass rate: Isle of Skye (Broadford) ranks #73 of 323 car centres at 57.9%, 9.2 points clear of the national figure of 48.7%. Across 343 first-attempt tests, Isle of Skye (Broadford) passes 55.4% of candidates, against 49% nationally. The centre is a relatively forgiving venue for a first booking, by the DVSA's own data.

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
Scotland
Test category
Car

What learners should know about Isle of Skye (Broadford)

  • Isle of Skye (Broadford) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • 55.4% of first-timers pass at Isle of Skye (Broadford), so the centre is on the forgiving side. If your instructor is signing you off as test-ready, your own preparation matters far more than the venue.
  • Isle of Skye (Broadford) is a low-volume centre (530 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Skye will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • 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

Mallaig
30.4 mi, 428 tests, Rank #7
70.3%
+12.4 pp
Kyle of Lochalsh
22.6 mi, 1.2K tests, Rank #43
61.8%
+3.9 pp
GairlochBest nearby
33.9 mi, 664 tests, Rank #4
72.1%
+14.2 pp
Stornoway
58.5 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #77
57.7%
-0.2 pp
Isle of Mull
64.6 mi, 177 tests, Rank #18
66.7%
+8.8 pp
Benbecula Island
39.0 mi, 892 tests, Rank #22
65.7%
+7.8 pp
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On the day at Isle of Skye (Broadford)

Turn up at Isle of Skye (Broadford) ten minutes before your appointment, and check ahead where you can park, DVSA sites vary on that. You can preview the location on the DVSA centre finder. At low demand and roughly 4 to 8 weeks' wait, getting a date that works for you is usually straightforward. The examiner will ask to see your provisional photocard licence before anything else, and your car must carry L plates and a working interior mirror. If Mallaig is fully booked, Isle of Skye (Broadford) is the next closest centre, roughly 30 miles away.

The test runs for around 40 minutes and follows the same DVSA format used at every centre. The examiner checks your eyesight at 20 metres, asks you a tell-me safety question, then sits in for the drive, with one show-me question while you are driving. About 20 minutes of it is independent driving, either following a sat nav the examiner sets up or following road signs to a named place. You will do one of four set manoeuvres, and roughly one in seven candidates is asked to perform an emergency stop. The drive covers the local mix of road types within roughly a twenty-minute radius of the centre. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

You will know the result before you leave Isle of Skye (Broadford). The examiner explains the faults marked on your DL25 feedback form and, if you have passed, takes the provisional licence so a full one can be posted out. The pass standard is fixed nationally, 15 driving faults maximum and zero serious or dangerous faults, and 57.9% of candidates here meet it under current DVSA marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Isle of Skye (Broadford)?
The current pass rate at Isle of Skye (Broadford) driving test centre is 57.9%, calculated from 530 tests in 2007-08 to 2018-19 (lifetime, low volume). The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 55.4%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 57.9% (from 530 tests).
Is Isle of Skye (Broadford) an easy or hard test centre?
Isle of Skye (Broadford) is ranked #73 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 57.9% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Isle of Skye (Broadford) compare to the UK average?
Isle of Skye (Broadford)'s pass rate is 9.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48.7%. At 9.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 73 of 323 in its category, Isle of Skye (Broadford) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Isle of Skye (Broadford) record?
Isle of Skye (Broadford) has recorded 530 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 307 passed and 223 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Isle of Skye (Broadford)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Isle of Skye (Broadford) are Mallaig (70.3%), Kyle of Lochalsh (61.8%), Gairloch (72.1%) and Stornoway (57.7%). Of these, Mallaig, Kyle of Lochalsh, Gairloch have higher current pass rates than Isle of Skye (Broadford)'s 57.9%. Stornoway sits 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 Isle of Skye (Broadford)?
Isle of Skye (Broadford) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Isle of Skye (Broadford) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Isle of Skye (Broadford) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. To pass, you must finish with no more than 15 driving (minor) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Isle of Skye (Broadford)?
The estimated wait at Isle of Skye (Broadford) is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 530 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: 2018-19.