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Driving Test Pass Rates in Bradford

Bradford has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 48.3% 0.4 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 47.1% to 49.5%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in Bradford
Avg car pass rate
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
210.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Bradford

Bradford has 2 DVSA driving test centres, and across its car (category B) test centres the pass rate runs from 47.1% at Bradford (Thornbury) up to 49.5% at Bradford (Heaton) (2024-25 DVSA data). That is a 2.4 percentage point gap between the easiest and hardest centre in the city, so the centre you book is one of the bigger factors within your control.

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 48.3%, 0.4 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 210.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Bradford vs the UK average

Bradford
volume-weighted average
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Bradford below the UK average pass rate by 0.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Bradford sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Bradford

Highest pass rate
1
Bradford (Heaton)
7.6K tests (2024-25), #187
49.5%
2
Bradford (Thornbury)
7.1K tests (2024-25), #234
47.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Bradford

Male pass rate
46.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
35.1%
weighted city average

Across Bradford's test centres, men pass at 46.5% and women at 35.1% a gender gap of 11.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (2)
206.6K tests on record
Bradford (Heaton)
7.6K tests in 2024-25
49.5%
Bradford (Thornbury)
7.1K tests in 2024-25
47.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
3.5K tests on record
Bradford (Thornbury)
764 tests in 2024-25, low sample
73.3%

All test centres in Bradford

01
Bradford (Heaton)
133.9K tests, Car, National rank #187
49.5%
pass
02
Bradford (Thornbury)
72.7K tests, Car, National rank #234
47.1%
pass
03
Bradford (Thornbury)
Low sample
3.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #74
73.3%
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. The best-performing centre in Bradford is Bradford (Heaton) at 49.5% (2024-25), and the toughest is Bradford (Thornbury) at 47.1% (2024-25). 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 Bradford?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Bradford, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Bradford?
Across Bradford's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 48.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Bradford below the UK average by 0.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Bradford?
Bradford (Heaton) has the highest pass rate in Bradford at 49.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bradford?
Bradford (Thornbury) has the lowest pass rate in Bradford at 47.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.1K tests in the period. Its routes may be more demanding than the city average.
Which Bradford centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Bradford (Heaton) has the highest first-time pass rate in Bradford at 47.3% (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 Bradford?
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 Bradford?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Bradford 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 Bradford?
Not always. Smaller centres in Bradford 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. 85.9K passes recorded across 2 Bradford centres.