Duns Driving Test Pass Rate
The Duns driving test centre recorded a 70.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 171 tests — that is 20.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Duns has a 70.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 11 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
70.2%
Tests conducted
171
National rank
11 / 317
vs national avg
+20.2 pts
How Duns compares
At 70.2%, Duns is 20.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 11 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 Duns in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Dunoon | 71.5% | 193 |
| 9 | Stranraer | 71.2% | 215 |
| 10 | Golspie | 71.0% | 93 |
| 12 | Montrose | 70.0% | 621 |
| 13 | Melton Mowbray | 69.7% | 1,984 |
| 14 | Barrow In Furness | 69.6% | 1,699 |
Frequently asked questions about Duns test centre
What is the pass rate at Duns test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Duns was 70.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 171 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 20.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Duns rank against other UK test centres?
Duns ranks 11 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 Duns?
171 car practical driving tests were conducted at Duns during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Duns?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Duns (70.2%) include Stranraer, Golspie, Montrose, Melton Mowbray. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Duns?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Duns. Its 70.2% 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.