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Driving Test Pass Rates in Hartlepool

Hartlepool has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.7% 1 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Hartlepool
Avg car pass rate
49.7%
+1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
89.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Hartlepool

Hartlepool is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Hartlepool, with a current pass rate of 49.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.7%, 1 percentage point above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 89.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Hartlepool vs the UK average

Hartlepool
volume-weighted average
49.7%
+1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Hartlepool above the UK average pass rate by 1 percentage points. Pass rates in Hartlepool run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Hartlepool

Highest pass rate
1
Hartlepool
5.7K tests (2024-25), #180
49.7%

Pass rate by gender across Hartlepool

Male pass rate
53.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.2%
weighted city average

Across Hartlepool's test centres, men pass at 53.9% and women at 48.2% a gender gap of 5.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Hartlepool

01
Hartlepool
89.4K tests, Car, National rank #180
49.7%
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 Hartlepool?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Hartlepool, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Hartlepool?
Across Hartlepool's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Hartlepool above the UK average by 1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has the highest pass rate in Hartlepool at 49.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 5.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Hartlepool?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Hartlepool, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Hartlepool centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Hartlepool has the highest first-time pass rate in Hartlepool at 51.2% (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 Hartlepool?
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 Hartlepool?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool?
Not always. Smaller centres in Hartlepool 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. 45.6K passes recorded across 1 Hartlepool centre.