Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Edinburgh (Musselburgh) driving test centre recorded a 49.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,850 tests — that is 0.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has a 49.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 212 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
49.4%
Tests conducted
6,850
National rank
212 / 317
vs national avg
-0.6 pts
How Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compares
At 49.4%, Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is 0.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 212 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Bishopbriggs | 49.8% | 6,186 |
| 210 | Pinner (London) | 49.7% | 14,367 |
| 211 | Horsforth | 49.7% | 12,466 |
| 213 | Aylesbury | 49.3% | 5,255 |
| 214 | Huddersfield | 49.2% | 10,563 |
| 215 | Kettering | 49.1% | 11,876 |
Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh (Musselburgh) test centre
What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) was 49.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,850 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Edinburgh (Musselburgh) rank against other UK test centres?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) ranks 212 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
6,850 car practical driving tests were conducted at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (49.4%) include Pinner (London), Horsforth, Aylesbury, Huddersfield. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Edinburgh (Musselburgh). Its 49.4% 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.