Aberdeen North Driving Test Pass Rate
The Aberdeen North driving test centre recorded a 48.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,906 tests — that is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Aberdeen North has a 48.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 231 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.2%
Tests conducted
3,906
National rank
231 / 317
vs national avg
-1.8 pts
How Aberdeen North compares
At 48.2%, Aberdeen North is 1.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 231 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Aberdeen North in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 |
| 229 | Swansea | 48.2% | 12,375 |
| 230 | Clacton-on-Sea | 48.2% | 4,840 |
| 232 | Hull | 47.9% | 9,706 |
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
| 234 | Gloucester | 47.8% | 7,420 |
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen North test centre
What is the pass rate at Aberdeen North test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Aberdeen North was 48.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,906 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Aberdeen North rank against other UK test centres?
Aberdeen North ranks 231 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Aberdeen North?
3,906 car practical driving tests were conducted at Aberdeen North during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Aberdeen North?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Aberdeen North (48.2%) include Swansea, Clacton-on-Sea, Hull, Bradford (Thornbury). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Aberdeen North?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Aberdeen North. Its 48.2% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.