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Driving Test Pass Rates in Oban

Oban has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 61.8% 13.1 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Oban compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Oban
Avg car pass rate
61.8%
+13.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
5.0K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Oban

Oban is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Oban, with a current pass rate of 61.8% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 61.8%, 13.1 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 5.0K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Oban vs the UK average

Oban
volume-weighted average
61.8%
+13.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Oban above the UK average pass rate by 13.1 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All test centres in Oban

01
Oban
Low sample
5.0K tests, Car, National rank #44
61.8%
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 Oban?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Oban, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Oban?
Across Oban's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 61.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Oban above the UK average by 13.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Oban?
Oban has the highest pass rate in Oban at 61.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 882 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Oban?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Oban, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Oban centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Oban.
How do I book a driving test in Oban?
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 Oban?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Oban 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 Oban?
Not always. Smaller centres in Oban 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. 2.9K passes recorded across 1 Oban centre.