Elgin Driving Test Pass Rate
The Elgin driving test centre recorded a 42.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,934 tests — that is 7.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Elgin has a 42.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 292 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.3%
Tests conducted
2,934
National rank
292 / 317
vs national avg
-7.7 pts
How Elgin compares
At 42.3%, Elgin is 7.7 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 292 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 Elgin in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | Widnes | 42.7% | 6,846 |
| 290 | Folkestone | 42.4% | 7,818 |
| 291 | Loughborough | 42.3% | 5,502 |
| 293 | Hamilton | 42.0% | 6,112 |
| 294 | Greenock | 41.7% | 3,547 |
| 295 | Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) | 41.6% | 6,646 |
Frequently asked questions about Elgin test centre
What is the pass rate at Elgin test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Elgin was 42.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,934 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Elgin rank against other UK test centres?
Elgin ranks 292 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 Elgin?
2,934 car practical driving tests were conducted at Elgin during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Elgin?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Elgin (42.3%) include Folkestone, Loughborough, Hamilton, Greenock. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Elgin?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Elgin. Its 42.3% 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.