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Driving Test Pass Rates in Gateshead

Gateshead has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 37.4% 11.3 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Gateshead
Avg car pass rate
37.4%
-11.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
110.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Gateshead

Gateshead is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Gateshead, with a current pass rate of 37.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 37.4%, 11.3 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 110.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Gateshead vs the UK average

Gateshead
volume-weighted average
37.4%
-11.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Gateshead below the UK average pass rate by 11.3 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Gateshead

Highest pass rate
1
Gateshead
1.2K tests (2024-25), #47
70.9%
2
Gateshead
1.1K tests (2024-25), #119
64.5%
3
Gateshead
8.1K tests (2024-25), #319
37.4%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Gateshead

Male pass rate
53.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
46.6%
weighted city average

Across Gateshead's test centres, men pass at 53.8% and women at 46.6% a gender gap of 7.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
67.7K tests on record
Gateshead
8.1K tests in 2024-25
37.4%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
21.6K tests on record
Gateshead
1.2K tests in 2024-25
70.9%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
21.4K tests on record
Gateshead
1.1K tests in 2024-25
64.5%

All test centres in Gateshead

01
Gateshead
21.6K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #47
70.9%
pass
02
Gateshead
21.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #119
64.5%
pass
03
Gateshead
67.7K tests, Car, National rank #319
37.4%
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 Gateshead?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Gateshead, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Gateshead?
Across Gateshead's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 37.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Gateshead below the UK average by 11.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Gateshead?
Gateshead has the highest pass rate in Gateshead at 37.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 8.1K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Gateshead?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Gateshead, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Gateshead centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Gateshead has the highest first-time pass rate in Gateshead at 37.5% (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 Gateshead?
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 Gateshead?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
Not always. Smaller centres in Gateshead 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. 57.8K passes recorded across 1 Gateshead centre.