What is the UK driving test pass rate?

The UK average pass rate for the Category B (car) practical driving test is around 48%, though it varies significantly between test centres, from roughly 35% at the hardest urban centres to over 65% at the easiest rural ones.

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Small rural test centres (particularly in Scotland and the Scottish Islands) consistently show the highest pass rates, often above 65%. Lerwick in Shetland leads the UK at around 68.5%.

Where does the data come from?

All statistics come from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) quarterly statistical release on GOV.UK. The dataset is released under the Open Government Licence and is updated automatically each quarter.

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Yes. The data covers the Category B (car) practical test, motorcycle Module 1 and Module 2 tests, and heavy-vehicle (LGV/HGV) tests for every UK test centre.

England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Nodehill

Nodehill has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 72.1% 24.1 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres

in Nodehill

Avg pass rate

72.1%

+24.1 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

635

lifetime, all centres

About Nodehill

Nodehill is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 635 tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Nodehill runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 72.1% is 24.1 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is the only centre in Nodehill, with a current pass rate of 72.1%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Nodehill test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Nodehill vs the UK average

Nodehill

volume-weighted average

72.1%

+24.1 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Nodehill above the UK average pass rate by 24.1 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 Nodehill

Highest pass rate

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)

635 tests, #106

72.1%

Pass rate by gender across Nodehill

Male pass rate

70.6%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

91.3%

weighted city average

Across Nodehill's test centres, men pass at 70.6% and women at 91.3% a gender gap of 20.7 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Nodehill

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)

635 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #106

1st-time

72.1%

pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 Nodehill?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Nodehill, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Nodehill?

Across the 1 test centre in Nodehill, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 72.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Nodehill above the UK average by 24.1 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Nodehill?

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) currently has the highest pass rate in Nodehill at 72.1%, based on 635 recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Nodehill?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Nodehill, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Nodehill centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) has the highest first-time pass rate in Nodehill at 0%. 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 Nodehill?

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 Nodehill?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Nodehill 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 Nodehill?

Not always. Smaller centres in Nodehill can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 License v3.0. 458 passes recorded across 1 Nodehill centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.