Chadderton Driving Test Pass Rate
The Chadderton driving test centre recorded a 46.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 15,988 tests — that is 3.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Chadderton has a 46.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 247 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
46.8%
Tests conducted
15,988
National rank
247 / 317
vs national avg
-3.2 pts
How Chadderton compares
At 46.8%, Chadderton is 3.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 247 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 Chadderton in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | Southend-on-Sea | 47.0% | 7,526 |
| 245 | Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 7,376 |
| 246 | Pontefract | 46.9% | 5,544 |
| 248 | Wood Green (London) | 46.8% | 11,379 |
| 249 | Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 46.8% | 9,072 |
| 250 | Exeter | 46.8% | 8,679 |
Frequently asked questions about Chadderton test centre
What is the pass rate at Chadderton test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Chadderton was 46.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 15,988 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Chadderton rank against other UK test centres?
Chadderton ranks 247 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 Chadderton?
15,988 car practical driving tests were conducted at Chadderton during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Chadderton?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Chadderton (46.8%) include Loughton (London), Pontefract, Wood Green (London), Birmingham (Kings Heath). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Chadderton?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Chadderton. Its 46.8% 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.