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Driving Test Pass Rates in Peterborough

Peterborough 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%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Peterborough compares with the UK national average.

Centres
2
in Peterborough
Avg car pass rate
50.2%
+1.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
172.6K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Peterborough

Peterborough is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Peterborough, 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 172.6K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Peterborough vs the UK average

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

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

Easiest & hardest centres in Peterborough

Highest pass rate
1
Peterborough
1.8K tests (2024-25), #29
75.9%
2
Peterborough
1.9K tests (2024-25), #122
63.5%
3
Peterborough LGV
3.0K tests (2024-25), #81
57.9%
Lowest pass rate
1
Peterborough
11.0K tests (2024-25), #171
50.2%
2
Peterborough LGV
3.0K tests (2024-25), #81
57.9%
3
Peterborough
1.9K tests (2024-25), #122
63.5%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Peterborough

Male pass rate
52.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
46.9%
weighted city average

Across Peterborough's test centres, men pass at 52.6% and women at 46.9% 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)
136.0K tests on record
Peterborough
11.0K tests in 2024-25
50.2%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
8.7K tests on record
Peterborough
1.8K tests in 2024-25
75.9%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
8.2K tests on record
Peterborough
1.9K tests in 2024-25
63.5%
HGV / LGV (1)
19.6K tests on record
Peterborough LGV
3.0K tests in 2024-25
57.9%

All test centres in Peterborough

01
Peterborough
8.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #29
75.9%
pass
02
Peterborough
8.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #122
63.5%
pass
03
Peterborough LGV
19.6K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #81
57.9%
pass
04
Peterborough
136.0K tests, Car, National rank #171
50.2%
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 Peterborough?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Peterborough, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Peterborough?
Across Peterborough'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 Peterborough above the UK average by 1.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Peterborough?
Peterborough has the highest pass rate in Peterborough at 50.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 11.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Peterborough?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Peterborough, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Peterborough centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Peterborough has the highest first-time pass rate in Peterborough at 49.6% (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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
Not always. Smaller centres in Peterborough 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. 86.3K passes recorded across 2 Peterborough centres.