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 West Didsbury

West Didsbury has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 49.3% 1.3 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 West Didsbury

Avg pass rate

49.3%

+1.3 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

26.4K

lifetime, all centres

About West Didsbury

West Didsbury is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 26.4K 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, West Didsbury runs slightly ahead of the UK average. The city-wide pass rate of 49.3% is 1.3 percentage points above the UK figure of 48%, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions overall.

West Didsbury (Manchester) is the only centre in West Didsbury, with a current pass rate of 49.3%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual West Didsbury test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

West Didsbury vs the UK average

West Didsbury

volume-weighted average

49.3%

+1.3 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

West Didsbury above the UK average pass rate by 1.3 percentage points. Pass rates in West Didsbury sit close to the UK norm, expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in West Didsbury

Highest pass rate

West Didsbury (Manchester)

26.4K tests, #193

49.3%

Pass rate by gender across West Didsbury

Male pass rate

51.9%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

46.3%

weighted city average

Across West Didsbury's test centres, men pass at 51.9% and women at 46.3% a gender gap of 5.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in West Didsbury

West Didsbury (Manchester)

26.4K tests, Car, National rank #193

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 West Didsbury?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in West Didsbury, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in West Didsbury?

Across the 1 test centre in West Didsbury, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts West Didsbury above the UK average by 1.3 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in West Didsbury?

West Didsbury (Manchester) currently has the highest pass rate in West Didsbury at 49.3%, based on 26.4K recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in West Didsbury?

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

Which West Didsbury centre has the best first-time pass rate?

West Didsbury (Manchester) has the highest first-time pass rate in West Didsbury at 47.1%. 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 West Didsbury?

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 West Didsbury?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in West Didsbury 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 West Didsbury?

Not always. Smaller centres in West Didsbury 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. 13.0K passes recorded across 1 West Didsbury centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.