Colchester Driving Test Pass Rate
The Colchester driving test centre recorded a 50.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,756 tests — that is 0.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Colchester has a 50.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 199 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.6%
Tests conducted
7,756
National rank
199 / 317
vs national avg
+0.6 pts
How Colchester compares
At 50.6%, Colchester is 0.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 199 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 Colchester in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | St Albans | 50.7% | 7,336 |
| 197 | Boston | 50.7% | 4,784 |
| 198 | Grangemouth | 50.7% | 3,761 |
| 200 | Oxford (Cowley) | 50.6% | 5,419 |
| 201 | Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 50.4% | 12,687 |
| 202 | Tilbury | 50.4% | 5,083 |
Frequently asked questions about Colchester test centre
What is the pass rate at Colchester test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Colchester was 50.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,756 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Colchester rank against other UK test centres?
Colchester ranks 199 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 Colchester?
7,756 car practical driving tests were conducted at Colchester during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Colchester?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Colchester (50.6%) include Boston, Grangemouth, Oxford (Cowley), Isleworth (Fleming Way). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Colchester?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Colchester. Its 50.6% 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.