Banbury Driving Test Pass Rate
The Banbury driving test centre recorded a 41.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,069 tests — that is 8.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Banbury has a 41.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 298 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
41.3%
Tests conducted
9,069
National rank
298 / 317
vs national avg
-8.7 pts
How Banbury compares
At 41.3%, Banbury is 8.7 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 298 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 Banbury in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) | 41.6% | 6,646 |
| 296 | Edinburgh (Currie) | 41.6% | 6,202 |
| 297 | Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 41.4% | 7,222 |
| 299 | Cardigan | 41.0% | 1,192 |
| 300 | St Helens (Liverpool) | 40.9% | 14,174 |
| 301 | Plymouth | 40.7% | 11,167 |
Frequently asked questions about Banbury test centre
What is the pass rate at Banbury test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Banbury was 41.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,069 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 8.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Banbury rank against other UK test centres?
Banbury ranks 298 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 Banbury?
9,069 car practical driving tests were conducted at Banbury during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Banbury?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Banbury (41.3%) include Edinburgh (Currie), Greenford (Horsenden Lane), Cardigan, St Helens (Liverpool). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Banbury?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Banbury. Its 41.3% 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.