Driving Test Pass Rates in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is covered by two DVSA test centres — North and South (Cove) — serving the north-east of Scotland. Across the 2 Aberdeen test centres, car pass rates ranged from 48.2% to 52.4% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Aberdeen, Aberdeen South (Cove) has the highest pass rate (52.4%) and Aberdeen North the lowest (48.2%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
48.2%–52.4%
Mean of centres
50.3%
Tests conducted
8,764
All 2 Aberdeen test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen South (Cove) | 52.4% | 4,858 | 152 / 317 |
| 2 | Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 3,906 | 231 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Aberdeen
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen South (Cove) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Aberdeen at 52.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 152 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Aberdeen?
By pass rate, Aberdeen North is the toughest of the 2 Aberdeen centres at 48.2%. Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so a lower rate reflects busier local roads rather than a harder exam.
What is the average pass rate across Aberdeen test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Aberdeen, pass rates range from 48.2% to 52.4% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 50.3% — 0.3 points above the national average of 50.0%. (This mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure.)
How many driving test centres are there in Aberdeen?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Aberdeen" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 8,764 tests in April 2025 to March 2026.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Centres grouped by the city in their official DVSA name; the mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.