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Driving Test Pass Rates in Reading

Reading has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.8% 1.1 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
1
in Reading
Avg car pass rate
49.8%
+1.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
184.6K
lifetime, all centres

About Reading

Reading is an English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 184.6K 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, Reading runs slightly ahead of the UK average. The city-wide car pass rate of 49.8% is 1.1 percentage points above the UK figure of 48.7%, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions overall.

Reading is the only centre in Reading, with a current pass rate of 49.8% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Reading test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Reading vs the UK average

Reading
volume-weighted average
49.8%
+1.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Reading above the UK average pass rate by 1.1 percentage points. Pass rates in Reading sit close to the UK norm, expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Reading

Highest pass rate
1
Reading
6.9K tests (2024-25), #179
49.8%

Pass rate by gender across Reading

Male pass rate
50.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
45.1%
weighted city average

Across Reading's test centres, men pass at 50.8% and women at 45.1% a gender gap of 5.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Reading

01
Reading
184.6K tests, Car, National rank #179
49.8%
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 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 Reading?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Reading, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Reading?
Across Reading's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Reading above the UK average by 1.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Reading?
Reading currently has the highest pass rate in Reading at 49.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Reading?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Reading, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Reading centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Reading has the highest first-time pass rate in Reading at 49.5% (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 Reading?
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 Reading?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Reading 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 Reading?
Not always. Smaller centres in Reading 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 License v3.0. 88.3K passes recorded across 1 Reading centre.