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Driving Test Pass Rates in Cardiff

Cardiff has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 51.3% 2.6 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, with the strongest centre on 51.3% and the lowest on 51.3%.

Centres
2
in Cardiff
Avg car pass rate
51.3%
+2.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
127.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Cardiff

Cardiff (Llanishen) is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Cardiff, with a current pass rate of 51.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 51.3%, 2.6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 127.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Cardiff vs the UK average

Cardiff
volume-weighted average
51.3%
+2.6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Cardiff above the UK average pass rate by 2.6 percentage points. Pass rates in Cardiff run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Cardiff

Highest pass rate
1
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
2.3K tests (2022-23), #28
71.3%
2
Cardiff (Llanishen)
14.9K tests (2024-25), #144
51.3%

Pass rate by gender across Cardiff

Male pass rate
54.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.6%
weighted city average

Across Cardiff's test centres, men pass at 54.5% and women at 48.6% a gender gap of 5.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
125.5K tests on record
Cardiff (Llanishen)
14.9K tests in 2024-25
51.3%
HGV / LGV (1)
2.3K tests on record
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
2.3K tests in 2022-23
71.3%

All test centres in Cardiff

01
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
2.3K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #28
71.3%
pass
02
Cardiff (Llanishen)
125.5K tests, Car, National rank #144
51.3%
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. 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 Cardiff?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Cardiff, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Cardiff?
Across Cardiff's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 51.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Cardiff above the UK average by 2.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Cardiff?
Cardiff (Llanishen) has the highest pass rate in Cardiff at 51.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 14.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Cardiff?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Cardiff, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Cardiff centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Cardiff (Llanishen) has the highest first-time pass rate in Cardiff at 53.3% (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 Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
Not always. Smaller centres in Cardiff 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. 65.9K passes recorded across 2 Cardiff centres.