Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Cardiff (Llanishen) driving test centre recorded a 46.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 16,401 tests — that is 3.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Cardiff (Llanishen) has a 46.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 252 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
46.5%
Tests conducted
16,401
National rank
252 / 317
vs national avg
-3.5 pts
How Cardiff (Llanishen) compares
At 46.5%, Cardiff (Llanishen) is 3.5 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 252 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 Cardiff (Llanishen) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 46.8% | 9,072 |
| 250 | Exeter | 46.8% | 8,679 |
| 251 | Blackburn with Darwen | 46.6% | 12,205 |
| 253 | Penzance | 46.5% | 507 |
| 254 | Nottingham (Colwick) | 46.4% | 15,150 |
| 255 | Hinckley | 46.4% | 4,866 |
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff (Llanishen) test centre
What is the pass rate at Cardiff (Llanishen) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Cardiff (Llanishen) was 46.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 16,401 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Cardiff (Llanishen) rank against other UK test centres?
Cardiff (Llanishen) ranks 252 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 Cardiff (Llanishen)?
16,401 car practical driving tests were conducted at Cardiff (Llanishen) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Cardiff (Llanishen)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Cardiff (Llanishen) (46.5%) include Exeter, Blackburn with Darwen, Penzance, Nottingham (Colwick). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Cardiff (Llanishen)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Cardiff (Llanishen). Its 46.5% 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.