Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test centre recorded a 42.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 14,471 tests — that is 7.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Birmingham (South Yardley) has a 42.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 286 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.8%
Tests conducted
14,471
National rank
286 / 317
vs national avg
-7.2 pts
How Birmingham (South Yardley) compares
At 42.8%, Birmingham (South Yardley) is 7.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 286 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 Birmingham (South Yardley) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) | 43.3% | 7,603 |
| 284 | Cheltenham | 43.2% | 5,161 |
| 285 | Stirling | 43.0% | 2,747 |
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
| 288 | Crawley | 42.7% | 11,305 |
| 289 | Widnes | 42.7% | 6,846 |
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham (South Yardley) test centre
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley) was 42.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 14,471 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Birmingham (South Yardley) rank against other UK test centres?
Birmingham (South Yardley) ranks 286 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 Birmingham (South Yardley)?
14,471 car practical driving tests were conducted at Birmingham (South Yardley) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Birmingham (South Yardley)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Birmingham (South Yardley) (42.8%) include Cheltenham, Stirling, Grimsby Coldwater, Crawley. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Birmingham (South Yardley)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Birmingham (South Yardley). Its 42.8% 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.