Montrose Driving Test Pass Rate
The Montrose driving test centre recorded a 70.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 621 tests — that is 20.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Montrose has a 70.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 12 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
70.0%
Tests conducted
621
National rank
12 / 317
vs national avg
+20.0 pts
How Montrose compares
At 70.0%, Montrose is 20.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 12 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 Montrose in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stranraer | 71.2% | 215 |
| 10 | Golspie | 71.0% | 93 |
| 11 | Duns | 70.2% | 171 |
| 13 | Melton Mowbray | 69.7% | 1,984 |
| 14 | Barrow In Furness | 69.6% | 1,699 |
| 15 | Inveraray | 69.4% | 124 |
Frequently asked questions about Montrose test centre
What is the pass rate at Montrose test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Montrose was 70.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 621 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 20.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Montrose rank against other UK test centres?
Montrose ranks 12 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 Montrose?
621 car practical driving tests were conducted at Montrose during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Montrose?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Montrose (70.0%) include Golspie, Duns, Melton Mowbray, Barrow In Furness. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Montrose?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Montrose. Its 70.0% 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.