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Driving Test Pass Rates in Brecon

Brecon has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 58.9% 10.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Brecon
Avg car pass rate
58.9%
+10.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
19.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Brecon

Brecon is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Brecon, with a current pass rate of 58.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 58.9%, 10.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 19.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Brecon vs the UK average

Brecon
volume-weighted average
58.9%
+10.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Brecon above the UK average pass rate by 10.2 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 Brecon

Highest pass rate
1
Brecon
1.6K tests (2024-25), #62
58.9%

Pass rate by gender across Brecon

Male pass rate
63.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
56.6%
weighted city average

Across Brecon's test centres, men pass at 63.5% and women at 56.6% a gender gap of 6.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Brecon

01
Brecon
19.1K tests, Car, National rank #62
58.9%
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 Brecon?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Brecon, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Brecon?
Across Brecon's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 58.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Brecon above the UK average by 10.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Brecon?
Brecon has the highest pass rate in Brecon at 58.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Brecon?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Brecon, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Brecon centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Brecon has the highest first-time pass rate in Brecon at 57.3% (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 Brecon?
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 Brecon?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Brecon 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 Brecon?
Not always. Smaller centres in Brecon 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. 11.4K passes recorded across 1 Brecon centre.