Basingstoke Driving Test Pass Rate
The Basingstoke driving test centre recorded a 56.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,009 tests — that is 6.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Basingstoke has a 56.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 88 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
56.8%
Tests conducted
5,009
National rank
88 / 317
vs national avg
+6.8 pts
How Basingstoke compares
At 56.8%, Basingstoke is 6.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 88 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 Basingstoke in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Isle of Skye (Portree) | 57.0% | 128 |
| 86 | Rhyl | 56.9% | 4,011 |
| 87 | Grantown-On-Spey | 56.9% | 137 |
| 89 | Whitby | 56.7% | 557 |
| 90 | Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 9,385 |
| 91 | Southport (Liverpool) | 56.5% | 7,949 |
Frequently asked questions about Basingstoke test centre
What is the pass rate at Basingstoke test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Basingstoke was 56.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,009 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Basingstoke rank against other UK test centres?
Basingstoke ranks 88 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 Basingstoke?
5,009 car practical driving tests were conducted at Basingstoke during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Basingstoke?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Basingstoke (56.8%) include Rhyl, Grantown-On-Spey, Whitby, Birmingham (Shirley). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Basingstoke?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Basingstoke. Its 56.8% 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.