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Peterhead

The Peterhead driving test centre is located in Peterhead, Scotland (AB42 1ZP). 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
59.3%
Total tests
2.6K
National rank
#47
of 307
1st-time pass
59.5%

How Peterhead compares

Peterhead
59.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+11.3 pp

Peterhead 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: 68.2%
2018-19: 48.8%
2019-20: 65.5%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 76.4%
2022-23: 74.7%
2023-24: 55.3%
2024-25: 57.8%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
58.8%
Female pass rate
59.9%
Zero faults
29.7%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Peterhead

  • Pass rates at Peterhead 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 59.5% suggests this centre is reasonably forgiving for well-prepared candidates on their first attempt.
  • 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

Peterhead
354 tests · Rank #22
80.8%
Fraserburgh
1.0K tests · Rank #24
61.9%
Aberdeen North
4.2K tests · Rank #214
47.9%
Aberdeen North
3.5K tests · Rank #62
63.9%
Aberdeen LGV
2.0K tests · Rank #101
55%
Inverurie
2.1K tests · Rank #49
59.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Peterhead?

The current overall pass rate at Peterhead driving test centre is 59.3%, based on 2.6K tests. The first-time pass rate is 59.5%.

Is Peterhead an easy or hard test centre?

Peterhead is ranked #47 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 59.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Peterhead compare to the UK average?

Peterhead's pass rate is 11.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Peterhead?

Peterhead has recorded 2.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.6K passed and 1.1K failed.

Where can I see Peterhead on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Peterhead 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.