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Driving Test Pass Rates in Steòrnabhagh

Steòrnabhagh has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 57.7% 9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 57.7% to 57.7%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
3
in Steòrnabhagh
Avg car pass rate
57.7%
+9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
6.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Steòrnabhagh

Stornoway is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Steòrnabhagh, with a current pass rate of 57.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 57.7%, 9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 6.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Steòrnabhagh vs the UK average

Steòrnabhagh
volume-weighted average
57.7%
+9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Steòrnabhagh above the UK average pass rate by 9 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 Steòrnabhagh

Highest pass rate
1
Stornoway
1.1K tests (2024-25), #77
57.7%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Steòrnabhagh

Male pass rate
58.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
53.8%
weighted city average

Across Steòrnabhagh's test centres, men pass at 58.1% and women at 53.8% a gender gap of 4.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
5.4K tests on record
Stornoway
1.1K tests in 2024-25
57.7%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
234 tests on record
Stornoway
234 tests in 2023-24, low sample
87.2%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
343 tests on record
Stornoway
343 tests in 2023-24, low sample
68.8%
HGV / LGV (1)
65 tests on record
Stornoway LGV
65 tests in 2021-22, low sample
78.5%

All test centres in Steòrnabhagh

01
Stornoway
5.4K tests, Car, National rank #77
57.7%
pass
02
Stornoway
Low sample
234 tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #1
87.2%
pass
03
Stornoway LGV
Low sample
65 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #12
78.5%
pass
04
Stornoway
Low sample
343 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #101
68.8%
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 Steòrnabhagh?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Steòrnabhagh, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Steòrnabhagh?
Across Steòrnabhagh's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 57.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Steòrnabhagh above the UK average by 9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Steòrnabhagh?
Stornoway has the highest pass rate in Steòrnabhagh at 57.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.1K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Steòrnabhagh?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Steòrnabhagh, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Steòrnabhagh centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Stornoway has the highest first-time pass rate in Steòrnabhagh at 56.8% (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 Steòrnabhagh?
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 Steòrnabhagh?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Steòrnabhagh 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 Steòrnabhagh?
Not always. Smaller centres in Steòrnabhagh 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. 3.5K passes recorded across 3 Steòrnabhagh centres.