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Driving Test Pass Rates in Steòrnabhagh

Steòrnabhagh has 4 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%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
4
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

About Steòrnabhagh

Steòrnabhagh is a Scottish city served by a sizeable concentration of 4 DVSA practical driving test centres. Together, these centres have processed 6.1K 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, Steòrnabhagh runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 57.7% is 9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Stornoway is the only fully tracked centre in Steòrnabhagh, with a current pass rate of 57.7% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Steòrnabhagh test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Steòrnabhagh vs the UK average

Steòrnabhagh
volume-weighted average
57.7%
+9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
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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

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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 5 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
5.4K tests on record
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
234 tests on record
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
343 tests on record
HGV / LGV (1)
65 tests on record

All test centres in Steòrnabhagh

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 Steòrnabhagh?
There are 4 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 currently 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 License v3.0. 3.5K passes recorded across 4 Steòrnabhagh centres.