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Driving Test Pass Rates in Arbroath

Arbroath has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 72.6% 23.9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
1
in Arbroath
Avg car pass rate
72.6%
+23.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
11.0K
lifetime, all centres

About Arbroath

Arbroath is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 11.0K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Arbroath runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 72.6% is 23.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Arbroath is the only centre in Arbroath, with a current pass rate of 72.6% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Arbroath test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Arbroath vs the UK average

Arbroath
volume-weighted average
72.6%
+23.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Arbroath above the UK average pass rate by 23.9 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Arbroath

Highest pass rate
1
Arbroath
1.3K tests (2024-25), #3
72.6%

Pass rate by gender across Arbroath

Male pass rate
64.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
59%
weighted city average

Across Arbroath's test centres, men pass at 64.5% and women at 59% a gender gap of 5.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Arbroath

01
Arbroath
11.0K tests, Car, National rank #3
72.6%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Arbroath?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Arbroath, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Arbroath?
Across Arbroath's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 72.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Arbroath above the UK average by 23.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Arbroath?
Arbroath currently has the highest pass rate in Arbroath at 72.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Arbroath?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Arbroath, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Arbroath centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Arbroath has the highest first-time pass rate in Arbroath at 72.9% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Arbroath?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Arbroath?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Arbroath is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Arbroath?
Not always. Smaller centres in Arbroath can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 6.8K passes recorded across 1 Arbroath centre.