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Driving Test Pass Rates in Derby

Derby has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 51.3% 2.6 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Derby
Avg car pass rate
51.3%
+2.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
83.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Derby

Derby (Alvaston) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Derby, 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 83.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Derby vs the UK average

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

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

Easiest & hardest centres in Derby

Highest pass rate
1
Derby (Alvaston)
9.3K tests (2024-25), #145
51.3%

Pass rate by gender across Derby

Male pass rate
51.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
43.9%
weighted city average

Across Derby's test centres, men pass at 51.6% and women at 43.9% a gender gap of 7.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Derby

01
Derby (Alvaston)
83.5K tests, Car, National rank #145
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 Derby?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Derby, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Derby?
Across Derby'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 Derby above the UK average by 2.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Derby?
Derby (Alvaston) has the highest pass rate in Derby at 51.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Derby?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Derby, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Derby centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Derby (Alvaston) has the highest first-time pass rate in Derby at 50.9% (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 Derby?
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 Derby?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Derby 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 Derby?
Not always. Smaller centres in Derby 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. 39.9K passes recorded across 1 Derby centre.