Dudley Driving Test Pass Rate
The Dudley driving test centre recorded a 45.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 13,721 tests — that is 4.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Dudley has a 45.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 270 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.2%
Tests conducted
13,721
National rank
270 / 317
vs national avg
-4.8 pts
How Dudley compares
At 45.2%, Dudley is 4.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 270 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 Dudley in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 11,237 |
| 268 | Wakefield | 45.4% | 11,653 |
| 269 | Scunthorpe | 45.4% | 6,103 |
| 271 | Scarborough | 45.1% | 3,595 |
| 272 | Halifax | 45.0% | 5,845 |
| 273 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 |
Frequently asked questions about Dudley test centre
What is the pass rate at Dudley test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Dudley was 45.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 13,721 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Dudley rank against other UK test centres?
Dudley ranks 270 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 Dudley?
13,721 car practical driving tests were conducted at Dudley during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Dudley?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Dudley (45.2%) include Wakefield, Scunthorpe, Scarborough, Halifax. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Dudley?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Dudley. Its 45.2% 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.