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Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)

The Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) driving test centre is located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. 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
39.9%
Total tests
10.4K
National rank
#298
of 307
1st-time pass
39%

How Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) compares

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)
39.9%
UK national average
48%
Difference
-8.1 pp

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 47%
2018-19: 38.2%
2019-20: 37.4%
2020-21: 46.7%
2021-22: 37.1%
2022-23: 44.9%
2023-24: 44.7%
2024-25: 38.8%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
41.6%
Female pass rate
38%
Zero faults
3.7%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)

  • Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) has a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you can, take at least 2–3 lessons on the actual Stoke-on-Trent routes before the test — the difficulty is usually in the route, not the examiners.
  • The first-time pass rate of 39% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • 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

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)
2.8K tests · Rank #17
81.6%
Swynnerton LGV
11.9K tests · Rank #103
54.9%
Stone LGV
2.6K tests · Rank #122
50.7%
Stafford
7.5K tests · Rank #212
48.1%
Macclesfield
8.5K tests · Rank #158
50.5%
Macclesfield (RUFC)
5.4K tests · Rank #51
69.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)?

The current overall pass rate at Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) driving test centre is 39.9%, based on 10.4K tests. The first-time pass rate is 39%.

Is Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) an easy or hard test centre?

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) is ranked #298 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 39.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) compare to the UK average?

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)'s pass rate is 8.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)?

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) has recorded 10.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.2K passed and 6.2K failed.

Where can I see Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) 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.