Driving Test Pass Rates in Leicester
Leicester has two DVSA test centres serving the East Midlands city, each with its own catchment and routes. Across the 2 Leicester test centres, car pass rates ranged from 40.2% to 51.2% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Leicester, Leicester (Wigston) has the highest pass rate (51.2%) and Leicester (Cannock Street) the lowest (40.2%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
40.2%–51.2%
Mean of centres
45.7%
Tests conducted
33,066
All 2 Leicester test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester (Wigston) | 51.2% | 18,868 | 182 / 317 |
| 2 | Leicester (Cannock Street) | 40.2% | 14,198 | 306 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Leicester
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Leicester?
Leicester (Wigston) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Leicester at 51.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 182 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Leicester?
By pass rate, Leicester (Cannock Street) is the toughest of the 2 Leicester centres at 40.2%. 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 Leicester test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Leicester, pass rates range from 40.2% to 51.2% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 45.7% — 4.3 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 Leicester?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Leicester" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 33,066 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.