Bangor Driving Test Pass Rate
The Bangor driving test centre recorded a 62.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,032 tests — that is 12.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Bangor has a 62.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 40 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
62.2%
Tests conducted
4,032
National rank
40 / 317
vs national avg
+12.2 pts
How Bangor compares
At 62.2%, Bangor is 12.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 40 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 Bangor in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Alness | 63.1% | 783 |
| 38 | Thurso | 63.0% | 162 |
| 39 | Ipswich | 62.3% | 11,466 |
| 41 | Workington | 61.9% | 2,998 |
| 42 | Inverurie | 61.9% | 749 |
| 43 | Norwich (Peachman Way) | 61.7% | 12,541 |
Frequently asked questions about Bangor test centre
What is the pass rate at Bangor test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Bangor was 62.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,032 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 12.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Bangor rank against other UK test centres?
Bangor ranks 40 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 Bangor?
4,032 car practical driving tests were conducted at Bangor during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Bangor?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Bangor (62.2%) include Thurso, Ipswich, Workington, Inverurie. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Bangor?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Bangor. Its 62.2% 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.