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Driving Test Pass Rates in Newtown

Newtown has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 63.7% 15 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Newtown
Avg car pass rate
63.7%
+15 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
21.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Newtown

Newtown is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Newtown, with a current pass rate of 63.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 63.7%, 15 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 21.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Newtown vs the UK average

Newtown
volume-weighted average
63.7%
+15 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Newtown above the UK average pass rate by 15 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Newtown

Highest pass rate
1
Newtown
1.7K tests (2024-25), #31
63.7%

Pass rate by gender across Newtown

Male pass rate
58.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
59.3%
weighted city average

Across Newtown's test centres, men pass at 58.9% and women at 59.3% a gender gap of 0.4 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Newtown

01
Newtown
21.7K tests, Car, National rank #31
63.7%
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 Newtown?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Newtown, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Newtown?
Across Newtown's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 63.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Newtown above the UK average by 15 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Newtown?
Newtown has the highest pass rate in Newtown at 63.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Newtown?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Newtown, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Newtown centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Newtown has the highest first-time pass rate in Newtown at 64.5% (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 Newtown?
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 Newtown?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Newtown 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 Newtown?
Not always. Smaller centres in Newtown 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. 12.8K passes recorded across 1 Newtown centre.