Loughborough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Loughborough driving test centre recorded a 42.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,502 tests — that is 7.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Loughborough has a 42.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 291 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.3%
Tests conducted
5,502
National rank
291 / 317
vs national avg
-7.7 pts
How Loughborough compares
At 42.3%, Loughborough is 7.7 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 291 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 Loughborough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Loughborough test centre
What is the pass rate at Loughborough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Loughborough was 42.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,502 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Loughborough rank against other UK test centres?
Loughborough ranks 291 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 Loughborough?
5,502 car practical driving tests were conducted at Loughborough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Loughborough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Loughborough (42.3%) include Widnes, Folkestone, Elgin, Hamilton. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Loughborough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Loughborough. 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.