Cardigan Driving Test Pass Rate
The Cardigan driving test centre recorded a 41.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,192 tests — that is 9.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Cardigan has a 41.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 299 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
41.0%
Tests conducted
1,192
National rank
299 / 317
vs national avg
-9.0 pts
How Cardigan compares
At 41.0%, Cardigan is 9.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 299 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 Cardigan in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | Edinburgh (Currie) | 41.6% | 6,202 |
| 297 | Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 41.4% | 7,222 |
| 298 | Banbury | 41.3% | 9,069 |
| 300 | St Helens (Liverpool) | 40.9% | 14,174 |
| 301 | Plymouth | 40.7% | 11,167 |
| 302 | Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) | 40.6% | 8,413 |
Frequently asked questions about Cardigan test centre
What is the pass rate at Cardigan test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Cardigan was 41.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,192 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Cardigan rank against other UK test centres?
Cardigan ranks 299 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 Cardigan?
1,192 car practical driving tests were conducted at Cardigan during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Cardigan?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Cardigan (41.0%) include Greenford (Horsenden Lane), Banbury, St Helens (Liverpool), Plymouth. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Cardigan?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Cardigan. Its 41.0% 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.