Hexham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Hexham driving test centre recorded a 53.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,388 tests — that is 3.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Hexham has a 53.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 142 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.0%
Tests conducted
1,388
National rank
142 / 317
vs national avg
+3.0 pts
How Hexham compares
At 53.0%, Hexham is 3.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 142 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 Hexham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | Peterhead | 53.2% | 2,628 |
| 140 | Rotherham | 53.1% | 9,134 |
| 141 | Lichfield | 53.0% | 5,944 |
| 143 | Bromley (London) | 52.9% | 13,228 |
| 144 | Chertsey (London) | 52.9% | 9,082 |
| 145 | Portsmouth | 52.8% | 13,518 |
Frequently asked questions about Hexham test centre
What is the pass rate at Hexham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Hexham was 53.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,388 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Hexham rank against other UK test centres?
Hexham ranks 142 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 Hexham?
1,388 car practical driving tests were conducted at Hexham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Hexham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Hexham (53.0%) include Rotherham, Lichfield, Bromley (London), Chertsey (London). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Hexham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Hexham. Its 53.0% 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.