Bala Driving Test Pass Rate
The Bala driving test centre recorded a 61.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 607 tests — that is 11.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Bala has a 61.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 45 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
61.6%
Tests conducted
607
National rank
45 / 317
vs national avg
+11.6 pts
How Bala compares
At 61.6%, Bala is 11.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 45 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 Bala in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Inverurie | 61.9% | 749 |
| 43 | Norwich (Peachman Way) | 61.7% | 12,541 |
| 44 | Chichester | 61.6% | 6,672 |
| 46 | Ullapool | 61.2% | 49 |
| 47 | Weston-super-Mare | 61.0% | 4,443 |
| 48 | Northallerton | 60.4% | 3,244 |
Frequently asked questions about Bala test centre
What is the pass rate at Bala test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Bala was 61.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 607 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 11.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Bala rank against other UK test centres?
Bala ranks 45 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 Bala?
607 car practical driving tests were conducted at Bala during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Bala?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Bala (61.6%) include Norwich (Peachman Way), Chichester, Ullapool, Weston-super-Mare. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Bala?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Bala. Its 61.6% 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.