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Driving Test Pass Rates in Bangor

Bangor has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 64.1% 15.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Bangor
Avg car pass rate
64.1%
+15.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
62.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Bangor

Bangor is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Bangor, with a current pass rate of 64.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 64.1%, 15.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 62.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Bangor vs the UK average

Bangor
volume-weighted average
64.1%
+15.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Bangor above the UK average pass rate by 15.4 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 Bangor

Highest pass rate
1
Bangor
3.4K tests (2024-25), #29
64.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Bangor

Male pass rate
56.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
52%
weighted city average

Across Bangor's test centres, men pass at 56.6% and women at 52% a gender gap of 4.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
54.2K tests on record
Bangor
3.4K tests in 2024-25
64.1%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
4.9K tests on record
Bangor
916 tests in 2024-25, low sample
78.6%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
3.5K tests on record
Bangor
709 tests in 2024-25, low sample
84.8%

All test centres in Bangor

01
Bangor
54.2K tests, Car, National rank #29
64.1%
pass
02
Bangor
Low sample
3.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #8
84.8%
pass
03
Bangor
Low sample
4.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #12
78.6%
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 Bangor?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Bangor, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Bangor?
Across Bangor's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 64.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Bangor above the UK average by 15.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Bangor?
Bangor has the highest pass rate in Bangor at 64.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 3.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bangor?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Bangor, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Bangor centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Bangor has the highest first-time pass rate in Bangor at 63.4% (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 Bangor?
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 Bangor?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Bangor 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 Bangor?
Not always. Smaller centres in Bangor 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. 35.5K passes recorded across 1 Bangor centre.