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Slough (London) Driving Test Centre

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Slough (London) in Slough records a 45.6% pass rate against a UK average of 48.7%, with a median wait of 3 weeks. 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 (2024-25)
45.6%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
9.2K
2024-25
National rank
#262
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
43.5%
below UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Slough (London) sits in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally (Bottom 19%, rank #262 of 323). The strongest car alternative nearby is High Wycombe, about 10.9 miles away.

High WycombeBest nearby
10.9 mi away
51%
+5.4 pp
All centres in Slough→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

45.6%passed
failed54.4%

All-time 52.9K passed, 61.6K failed, 114.5K total

How Slough (London) compares

Slough (London)
45.6%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
-3.1 pp

At 3.1 points below the UK figure (ranked 262 of 323 in its category), Slough (London) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Slough (London) ranks among 323 centres

Bottom 19%
Slough (London) sits in the bottom quarter of car pass rates
Rank
#262
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Slough (London) is remarkably flat, moving only from 44.4% (2017-18) to 45.6% now, with a total spread of 4.5 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.5 pp
Male51.2%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female41.7%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults0.9%
1.0K candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Waiting time at Slough (London)

Median wait, booking to test
3 weeks
What the typical learner who tested here had waited
Weeks to 10% availability
24 weeks
The older headline measure
Window appointments free
3.6%
Share of the 24-week window still open

The headline figure for reaching 10% availability is 24 weeks, but the typical (median) learner who took their test at Slough (London) in May 2026 had waited 3 weeks from booking to test day.

Official DVSA data, May 2026. The median is the time between booking and taking the test; for live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Drivng Test Centre Slough
12 Waterside Drive
Slough
SL3 6EZ
England

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

Tests offered at Slough (London)

  • car
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

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 SL3 6EZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Slough (London) report to a DVSA centre in Slough. The car routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Slough (London) runs at high volume: 114.5K tests across 2017-18-2024-25 put it among the busier DVSA centres in the country. The headline numbers carry weight because the sample carries weight.

By raw pass rate Slough (London) sits at 45.6%, with the DVSA's national car average over the same window running at 48.7%. The gap (3.1 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #262 of 323, inside the bottom quarter of the country's car test centres. 43.5% of first-timers pass at Slough (London), 5.5 points below the UK figure of 49%. If your booking is your first attempt, factor in a few lessons on the local test-area roads.

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
Car

What learners should know about Slough (London)

  • Pass rate at Slough (London) sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Volume at Slough (London) is among the highest in the network. Don't take the first available date on faith, refreshing the DVSA booking page across a few days regularly turns up cancellations.
  • Ask any instructor working Slough (London) 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.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Uxbridge (London)
5.4 mi, 61.9K tests, Rank #183
49.6%
+4.0 pp
Chertsey (London)
9.1 mi, 82.8K tests, Rank #168
50.3%
+4.7 pp
Yeading (London)
8.4 mi, 24.7K tests, Rank #238
46.9%
+1.3 pp
High WycombeBest nearby
10.9 mi, 82.2K tests, Rank #152
51%
+5.4 pp
Southall (London)
9.4 mi, 71.1K tests, Rank #250
46.2%
+0.6 pp
Pinner (London)
11.0 mi, 170.0K tests, Rank #170
50.3%
+4.7 pp
See all centres in Slough→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

On the day at Slough (London)

Plan to arrive at Slough (London) about ten minutes before your slot. Parking varies between DVSA centres, so check the route and the surrounding streets on the DVSA centre finder a day or two ahead. With demand running very high here and waits near 19 to 23 weeks, it is worth holding any earlier cancellation slot you are offered. Bring your provisional photocard licence; the examiner will not start without it, and you will need a roadworthy car with L plates and a working interior mirror. If Uxbridge (London) is fully booked, Slough (London) is the next closest centre, roughly 5 miles away.

Plan for a drive of roughly 40 minutes, identical in structure to every other DVSA centre. First comes the 20-metre eyesight check and a tell-me vehicle-safety question, then the examiner joins you for the road section, with one show-me question while you drive. About 20 minutes is independent driving by sat nav or by following signs to a named target, you tackle one of four set manoeuvres, and around one in seven candidates get an emergency stop. The drive works through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within about a twenty-minute radius, and at a centre this busy that usually means heavier traffic to read. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

There is no wait for the verdict, the examiner delivers it at the centre. They go over each fault recorded, hand you the DL25 feedback form, and on a pass retain your provisional licence so the full version arrives by post. To pass you need no more than 15 driving faults and not a single serious or dangerous one; 45.6% of candidates at Slough (London) currently clear that.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Slough (London)?
The current pass rate at Slough (London) driving test centre is 45.6%, calculated from 9.2K tests in 2024-25. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 43.5%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 46.2% (from 114.5K tests).
Is Slough (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Slough (London) is ranked #262 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 45.6% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Slough (London) compare to the UK average?
Slough (London)'s pass rate is 3.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 48.7%. At 3.1 points below the UK figure (ranked 262 of 323 in its category), Slough (London) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Slough (London) record?
Slough (London) has recorded 114.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 52.9K passed and 61.6K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Slough (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Slough (London) are Uxbridge (London) (49.6%), Chertsey (London) (50.3%), Yeading (London) (46.9%) and High Wycombe (51%). Of these, Uxbridge (London), Chertsey (London), Yeading (London), High Wycombe have higher current pass rates than Slough (London)'s 45.6%. 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 Slough (London)?
Slough (London) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 19 to 23 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Slough (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Slough (London) 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 Slough (London)?
In the latest DVSA figures (May 2026), the median learner who took their test at Slough (London) had waited about 3 weeks between booking and test day. DVSA's older measure, the number of weeks until at least 10% of slots are free, was 24 weeks. About 3.6% of appointments in the 24-week booking window were still available. 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: 2024-25.