Burton on Trent Driving Test Pass Rate
The Burton on Trent driving test centre recorded a 54.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,273 tests — that is 4.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Burton on Trent has a 54.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 116 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
54.7%
Tests conducted
7,273
National rank
116 / 317
vs national avg
+4.7 pts
How Burton on Trent compares
At 54.7%, Burton on Trent is 4.7 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 116 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 Burton on Trent in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Worksop | 55.2% | 5,975 |
| 114 | Trowbridge | 55.2% | 3,074 |
| 115 | Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) | 55.1% | 1,529 |
| 117 | York | 54.4% | 9,416 |
| 118 | Wallasey | 54.3% | 968 |
| 119 | Carmarthen | 54.2% | 2,746 |
Frequently asked questions about Burton on Trent test centre
What is the pass rate at Burton on Trent test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Burton on Trent was 54.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,273 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Burton on Trent rank against other UK test centres?
Burton on Trent ranks 116 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 Burton on Trent?
7,273 car practical driving tests were conducted at Burton on Trent during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Burton on Trent?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Burton on Trent (54.7%) include Trowbridge, Aberystwyth (Park Avenue), York, Wallasey. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Burton on Trent?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Burton on Trent. Its 54.7% 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.