Middlesbrough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Middlesbrough driving test centre recorded a 47.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,854 tests — that is 2.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Middlesbrough has a 47.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 236 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.7%
Tests conducted
8,854
National rank
236 / 317
vs national avg
-2.3 pts
How Middlesbrough compares
At 47.7%, Middlesbrough is 2.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 236 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 Middlesbrough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
| 234 | Gloucester | 47.8% | 7,420 |
| 235 | West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 17,806 |
| 237 | Bodmin | 47.5% | 6,392 |
| 238 | Glasgow (Baillieston) | 47.4% | 10,428 |
| 239 | Airdrie | 47.4% | 4,599 |
Frequently asked questions about Middlesbrough test centre
What is the pass rate at Middlesbrough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Middlesbrough was 47.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,854 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Middlesbrough rank against other UK test centres?
Middlesbrough ranks 236 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 Middlesbrough?
8,854 car practical driving tests were conducted at Middlesbrough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Middlesbrough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Middlesbrough (47.7%) include Gloucester, West Didsbury (Manchester), Bodmin, Glasgow (Baillieston). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Middlesbrough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Middlesbrough. Its 47.7% 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.