Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Stranraer

Stranraer has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 67.6% 18.9 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
1
in Stranraer
Avg car pass rate
67.6%
+18.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
4.3K
lifetime, all centres

About Stranraer

Stranraer is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 4.3K 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, Stranraer runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 67.6% is 18.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Stranraer is the only centre in Stranraer, with a current pass rate of 67.6% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Stranraer test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Stranraer vs the UK average

Stranraer
volume-weighted average
67.6%
+18.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Stranraer above the UK average pass rate by 18.9 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All test centres in Stranraer

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 Stranraer?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Stranraer, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Stranraer?
Across Stranraer's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 67.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Stranraer above the UK average by 18.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Stranraer?
Stranraer currently has the highest pass rate in Stranraer at 67.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 824 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Stranraer?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Stranraer, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Stranraer centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Stranraer.
How do I book a driving test in Stranraer?
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 Stranraer?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Stranraer 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 Stranraer?
Not always. Smaller centres in Stranraer 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.

Other cities you might compare

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 2.7K passes recorded across 1 Stranraer centre.