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Driving Test Pass Rates in Ayr

Ayr has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 56.8% 8.1 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Ayr compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Ayr
Avg car pass rate
56.8%
+8.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
40.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Ayr

Ayr is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Ayr, with a current pass rate of 56.8% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 56.8%, 8.1 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 40.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Ayr vs the UK average

Ayr
volume-weighted average
56.8%
+8.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Ayr above the UK average pass rate by 8.1 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 Ayr

Highest pass rate
1
Ayr
1.3K tests (2024-25), #90
71%
2
Ayr
1.7K tests (2024-25), #66
62.4%
3
Ayr
2.0K tests (2024-25), #87
56.8%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Ayr

Male pass rate
54.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.6%
weighted city average

Across Ayr's test centres, men pass at 54.9% and women at 48.6% a gender gap of 6.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
29.4K tests on record
Ayr
2.0K tests in 2024-25
56.8%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
6.4K tests on record
Ayr
1.7K tests in 2024-25
62.4%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
4.9K tests on record
Ayr
1.3K tests in 2024-25
71%

All test centres in Ayr

01
Ayr
4.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #90
71%
pass
02
Ayr
6.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #66
62.4%
pass
03
Ayr
29.4K tests, Car, National rank #87
56.8%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period 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 Ayr?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Ayr, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Ayr?
Across Ayr's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 56.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Ayr above the UK average by 8.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Ayr?
Ayr has the highest pass rate in Ayr at 56.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Ayr?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Ayr, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Ayr centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Ayr has the highest first-time pass rate in Ayr at 56.3% (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 Ayr?
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 Ayr?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Ayr 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 Ayr?
Not always. Smaller centres in Ayr 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 Licence v3.0. 21.6K passes recorded across 1 Ayr centre.