Driving Test Pass Rates in Bristol
Bristol is served by two DVSA test centres on opposite sides of the city, one closer to the docks and one to the east. Across the 2 Bristol test centres, car pass rates ranged from 51.9% to 55.5% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Bristol, Bristol (Avonmouth) has the highest pass rate (55.5%) and Bristol (Kingswood) the lowest (51.9%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
51.9%–55.5%
Mean of centres
53.7%
Tests conducted
24,263
All 2 Bristol test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol (Avonmouth) | 55.5% | 9,400 | 105 / 317 |
| 2 | Bristol (Kingswood) | 51.9% | 14,863 | 160 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Bristol
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Bristol?
Bristol (Avonmouth) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Bristol at 55.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 105 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bristol?
By pass rate, Bristol (Kingswood) is the toughest of the 2 Bristol centres at 51.9%. 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 Bristol test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Bristol, pass rates range from 51.9% to 55.5% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 53.7% — 3.7 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 Bristol?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Bristol" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 24,263 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.