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Driving Test Pass Rates in Elgin

Elgin has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 44.5% 4.2 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Elgin
Avg car pass rate
44.5%
-4.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
34.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Elgin

Elgin is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Elgin, with a current pass rate of 44.5% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 44.5%, 4.2 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 34.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Elgin vs the UK average

Elgin
volume-weighted average
44.5%
-4.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Elgin below the UK average pass rate by 4.2 percentage points. Pass rates in Elgin run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Elgin

Highest pass rate
1
Elgin
2.2K tests (2024-25), #273
44.5%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Elgin

Male pass rate
52.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
47.7%
weighted city average

Across Elgin's test centres, men pass at 52.6% and women at 47.7% a gender gap of 4.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
31.0K tests on record
Elgin
2.2K tests in 2024-25
44.5%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
2.3K tests on record
Elgin
640 tests in 2024-25, low sample
68.1%
HGV / LGV (1)
1.1K tests on record
Elgin
630 tests in 2024-25, low sample
64.8%

All test centres in Elgin

01
Elgin
31.0K tests, Car, National rank #273
44.5%
pass
02
Elgin
Low sample
2.3K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #104
68.1%
pass
03
Elgin
Low sample
1.1K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #58
64.8%
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 Elgin?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Elgin, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Elgin?
Across Elgin's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 44.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Elgin below the UK average by 4.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Elgin?
Elgin has the highest pass rate in Elgin at 44.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Elgin?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Elgin, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Elgin centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Elgin has the highest first-time pass rate in Elgin at 43.9% (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 Elgin?
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 Elgin?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Elgin 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 Elgin?
Not always. Smaller centres in Elgin 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. 17.9K passes recorded across 1 Elgin centre.