Luton Driving Test Pass Rate
The Luton driving test centre recorded a 39.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,759 tests — that is 10.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Luton has a 39.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 310 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
39.2%
Tests conducted
7,759
National rank
310 / 317
vs national avg
-10.8 pts
How Luton compares
At 39.2%, Luton is 10.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 310 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 Luton in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | Coventry | 40.0% | 13,771 |
| 308 | Chingford (London) | 39.9% | 13,120 |
| 309 | Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 39.9% | 7,019 |
| 311 | Norris Green (Liverpool) | 37.8% | 13,472 |
| 312 | Gateshead | 37.5% | 9,512 |
| 313 | Featherstone | 36.4% | 13,193 |
Frequently asked questions about Luton test centre
What is the pass rate at Luton test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Luton was 39.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,759 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 10.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Luton rank against other UK test centres?
Luton ranks 310 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 Luton?
7,759 car practical driving tests were conducted at Luton during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Luton?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Luton (39.2%) include Chingford (London), Glasgow (Shieldhall), Norris Green (Liverpool), Gateshead. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Luton?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Luton. Its 39.2% 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.