Boston Driving Test Pass Rate
The Boston driving test centre recorded a 50.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,784 tests — that is 0.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Boston has a 50.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 197 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.7%
Tests conducted
4,784
National rank
197 / 317
vs national avg
+0.7 pts
How Boston compares
At 50.7%, Boston is 0.7 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 197 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 Boston in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | Slough (London) | 50.8% | 10,509 |
| 195 | Borehamwood (London) | 50.8% | 7,195 |
| 196 | St Albans | 50.7% | 7,336 |
| 198 | Grangemouth | 50.7% | 3,761 |
| 199 | Colchester | 50.6% | 7,756 |
| 200 | Oxford (Cowley) | 50.6% | 5,419 |
Frequently asked questions about Boston test centre
What is the pass rate at Boston test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Boston was 50.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,784 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Boston rank against other UK test centres?
Boston ranks 197 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 Boston?
4,784 car practical driving tests were conducted at Boston during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Boston?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Boston (50.7%) include Borehamwood (London), St Albans, Grangemouth, Colchester. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Boston?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Boston. Its 50.7% 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.