Hartlepool Driving Test Pass Rate
The Hartlepool driving test centre recorded a 51.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,847 tests — that is 1.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Hartlepool has a 51.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 188 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.0%
Tests conducted
5,847
National rank
188 / 317
vs national avg
+1.0 pts
How Hartlepool compares
At 51.0%, Hartlepool is 1.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 188 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 Hartlepool in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Sunderland | 51.1% | 10,436 |
| 186 | Buckie | 51.1% | 268 |
| 187 | Morden (London) | 51.0% | 15,770 |
| 189 | Shrewsbury | 51.0% | 5,064 |
| 190 | Llanelli | 51.0% | 4,380 |
| 191 | Monmouth | 51.0% | 1,283 |
Frequently asked questions about Hartlepool test centre
What is the pass rate at Hartlepool test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Hartlepool was 51.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,847 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Hartlepool rank against other UK test centres?
Hartlepool ranks 188 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 Hartlepool?
5,847 car practical driving tests were conducted at Hartlepool during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Hartlepool?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Hartlepool (51.0%) include Buckie, Morden (London), Shrewsbury, Llanelli. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Hartlepool?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Hartlepool. Its 51.0% 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.