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 Silkstead

Silkstead has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 65.2% 17.2 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 Silkstead

Avg pass rate

65.2%

+17.2 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

952

lifetime, all centres

About Silkstead

Silkstead is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 952 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, Silkstead runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 65.2% is 17.2 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

2 Start - Otterbourne is the only centre in Silkstead, with a current pass rate of 65.2%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Silkstead test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Silkstead vs the UK average

Silkstead

volume-weighted average

65.2%

+17.2 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Silkstead above the UK average pass rate by 17.2 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 Silkstead

Highest pass rate

2 Start - Otterbourne

952 tests, #55

65.2%

Pass rate by gender across Silkstead

Male pass rate

64%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

78.4%

weighted city average

Across Silkstead's test centres, men pass at 64% and women at 78.4% a gender gap of 14.4 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Silkstead

2 Start - Otterbourne

952 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #55

1st-time

65.2%

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 Silkstead?

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

What is the average driving test pass rate in Silkstead?

Across the 1 test centre in Silkstead, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 65.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Silkstead above the UK average by 17.2 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Silkstead?

2 Start - Otterbourne currently has the highest pass rate in Silkstead at 65.2%, based on 952 recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Silkstead?

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

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

2 Start - Otterbourne has the highest first-time pass rate in Silkstead 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 Silkstead?

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 Silkstead?

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

Not always. Smaller centres in Silkstead 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. 621 passes recorded across 1 Silkstead centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.