Durham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Durham driving test centre recorded a 53.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,451 tests — that is 3.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Durham has a 53.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 136 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.2%
Tests conducted
9,451
National rank
136 / 317
vs national avg
+3.2 pts
How Durham compares
At 53.2%, Durham is 3.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 136 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 Durham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Durham test centre
What is the pass rate at Durham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Durham was 53.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,451 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Durham rank against other UK test centres?
Durham ranks 136 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 Durham?
9,451 car practical driving tests were conducted at Durham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Durham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Durham (53.2%) include Castle Douglas, Bridgend, Doncaster, Nuneaton. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Durham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Durham. Its 53.2% 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.