Gloucester Driving Test Pass Rate
The Gloucester driving test centre recorded a 47.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,420 tests — that is 2.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Gloucester has a 47.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 234 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.8%
Tests conducted
7,420
National rank
234 / 317
vs national avg
-2.2 pts
How Gloucester compares
At 47.8%, Gloucester is 2.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 234 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 Gloucester in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 3,906 |
| 232 | Hull | 47.9% | 9,706 |
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
| 235 | West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 17,806 |
| 236 | Middlesbrough | 47.7% | 8,854 |
| 237 | Bodmin | 47.5% | 6,392 |
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester test centre
What is the pass rate at Gloucester test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Gloucester was 47.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,420 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Gloucester rank against other UK test centres?
Gloucester ranks 234 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 Gloucester?
7,420 car practical driving tests were conducted at Gloucester during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Gloucester?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Gloucester (47.8%) include Hull, Bradford (Thornbury), West Didsbury (Manchester), Middlesbrough. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Gloucester?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Gloucester. Its 47.8% 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.