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Driving Test Pass Rates in Leeds

Leeds has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 50.2% 1.5 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
2
in Leeds
Avg car pass rate
50.2%
+1.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
128.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Leeds

Leeds is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Leeds, with a current pass rate of 50.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 50.2%, 1.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 128.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Leeds vs the UK average

Leeds
volume-weighted average
50.2%
+1.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Leeds above the UK average pass rate by 1.5 percentage points. Pass rates in Leeds run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Leeds

Highest pass rate
1
Leeds
7.3K tests (2024-25), #172
50.2%

Pass rate by gender across Leeds

Male pass rate
40.4%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
34.7%
weighted city average

Across Leeds's test centres, men pass at 40.4% and women at 34.7% 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.

By test category

Car (1)
128.6K tests on record
Leeds
7.3K tests in 2024-25
50.2%
HGV / LGV (1)
147 tests on record
Go Direct (Staffordshire)
147 tests in 2018-19, low sample
40.8%

All test centres in Leeds

01
Leeds
128.6K tests, Car, National rank #172
50.2%
pass
02
Go Direct (Staffordshire)
Low sample
147 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #121
40.8%
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 Leeds?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Leeds, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Leeds?
Across Leeds's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 50.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Leeds above the UK average by 1.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Leeds?
Leeds has the highest pass rate in Leeds at 50.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Leeds?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Leeds, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Leeds centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Leeds has the highest first-time pass rate in Leeds 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 Leeds?
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 Leeds?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Leeds 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 Leeds?
Not always. Smaller centres in Leeds 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. 48.4K passes recorded across 2 Leeds centres.