Driving Test Pass Rates in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s two test centres serve Scotland’s capital, with routes shaped by the city’s historic, often congested road network. Across the 2 Edinburgh test centres, car pass rates ranged from 41.6% to 49.4% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has the highest pass rate (49.4%) and Edinburgh (Currie) the lowest (41.6%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
41.6%–49.4%
Mean of centres
45.5%
Tests conducted
13,052
All 2 Edinburgh test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinburgh (Musselburgh) | 49.4% | 6,850 | 212 / 317 |
| 2 | Edinburgh (Currie) | 41.6% | 6,202 | 296 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Edinburgh
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Edinburgh at 49.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 212 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Edinburgh?
By pass rate, Edinburgh (Currie) is the toughest of the 2 Edinburgh centres at 41.6%. 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 Edinburgh test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Edinburgh, pass rates range from 41.6% to 49.4% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 45.5% — 4.5 points below 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 Edinburgh?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Edinburgh" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 13,052 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.