Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre recorded a 52.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,858 tests — that is 2.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Aberdeen South (Cove) has a 52.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 152 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
52.4%
Tests conducted
4,858
National rank
152 / 317
vs national avg
+2.4 pts
How Aberdeen South (Cove) compares
At 52.4%, Aberdeen South (Cove) is 2.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 152 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 South (Cove) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Steeton | 52.8% | 4,784 |
| 150 | Dumbarton | 52.8% | 1,659 |
| 151 | Upton | 52.6% | 10,772 |
| 153 | Hastings (Ore) | 52.4% | 3,892 |
| 154 | Oswestry | 52.4% | 1,851 |
| 155 | Uxbridge (London) | 52.3% | 6,051 |
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen South (Cove) test centre
What is the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) was 52.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,858 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Aberdeen South (Cove) rank against other UK test centres?
Aberdeen South (Cove) ranks 152 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 South (Cove)?
4,858 car practical driving tests were conducted at Aberdeen South (Cove) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Aberdeen South (Cove)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Aberdeen South (Cove) (52.4%) include Dumbarton, Upton, Hastings (Ore), Oswestry. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Aberdeen South (Cove)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Aberdeen South (Cove). Its 52.4% 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.