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Driving Test Pass Rates in County Durham

County Durham has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.6% 0.9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 49.6% to 49.6%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in County Durham
Avg car pass rate
49.6%
+0.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
94.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About County Durham

Durham is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in County Durham, with a current pass rate of 49.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.6%, 0.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 94.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

County Durham vs the UK average

County Durham
volume-weighted average
49.6%
+0.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

County Durham above the UK average pass rate by 0.9 percentage points. Pass rates in County Durham sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in County Durham

Highest pass rate
1
Durham
8.2K tests (2024-25), #181
49.6%

Pass rate by gender across County Durham

Male pass rate
60.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
54.9%
weighted city average

Across County Durham's test centres, men pass at 60.1% and women at 54.9% a gender gap of 5.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
93.7K tests on record
Durham
8.2K tests in 2024-25
49.6%
HGV / LGV (1)
704 tests on record
Durham LGV
704 tests in 2024-25, low sample
61.8%

All test centres in County Durham

01
Durham
93.7K tests, Car, National rank #181
49.6%
pass
02
Durham LGV
Low sample
704 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #65
61.8%
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 County Durham?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in County Durham, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in County Durham?
Across County Durham's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts County Durham above the UK average by 0.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in County Durham?
Durham has the highest pass rate in County Durham at 49.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 8.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in County Durham?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in County Durham, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which County Durham centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Durham has the highest first-time pass rate in County Durham at 49.9% (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 County Durham?
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 County Durham?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in County Durham 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 County Durham?
Not always. Smaller centres in County Durham 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. 54.1K passes recorded across 2 County Durham centres.