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Driving Test Pass Rates in Skipton

Skipton has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 54.4% 5.7 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 Skipton compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Skipton
Avg car pass rate
54.4%
+5.7 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
49.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Skipton

Skipton is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Skipton, with a current pass rate of 54.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 54.4%, 5.7 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 49.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Skipton vs the UK average

Skipton
volume-weighted average
54.4%
+5.7 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Skipton above the UK average pass rate by 5.7 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 Skipton

Highest pass rate
1
Skipton
2.8K tests (2024-25), #108
54.4%

Pass rate by gender across Skipton

Male pass rate
54.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
47.6%
weighted city average

Across Skipton's test centres, men pass at 54.8% and women at 47.6% a gender gap of 7.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Skipton

01
Skipton
49.1K tests, Car, National rank #108
54.4%
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 Skipton?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Skipton, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Skipton?
Across Skipton's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 54.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Skipton above the UK average by 5.7 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Skipton?
Skipton has the highest pass rate in Skipton at 54.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Skipton?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Skipton, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Skipton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Skipton has the highest first-time pass rate in Skipton at 53.9% (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 Skipton?
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 Skipton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Skipton 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 Skipton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Skipton 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. 25.1K passes recorded across 1 Skipton centre.