Farnborough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Farnborough driving test centre recorded a 59.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,482 tests — that is 9.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Farnborough has a 59.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 54 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
59.7%
Tests conducted
10,482
National rank
54 / 317
vs national avg
+9.7 pts
How Farnborough compares
At 59.7%, Farnborough is 9.7 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 54 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 Farnborough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Wellingborough | 60.0% | 1,450 |
| 52 | Worthing | 59.8% | 8,495 |
| 53 | Walton LGV | 59.8% | 1,894 |
| 55 | Taunton | 59.5% | 8,259 |
| 56 | Wick | 59.4% | 239 |
| 57 | Heysham | 59.2% | 3,692 |
Frequently asked questions about Farnborough test centre
What is the pass rate at Farnborough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Farnborough was 59.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,482 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Farnborough rank against other UK test centres?
Farnborough ranks 54 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 Farnborough?
10,482 car practical driving tests were conducted at Farnborough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Farnborough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Farnborough (59.7%) include Worthing, Walton LGV, Taunton, Wick. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Farnborough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Farnborough. Its 59.7% 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.