Oswestry Driving Test Pass Rate
The Oswestry driving test centre recorded a 52.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,851 tests — that is 2.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Oswestry has a 52.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 154 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
52.4%
Tests conducted
1,851
National rank
154 / 317
vs national avg
+2.4 pts
How Oswestry compares
At 52.4%, Oswestry is 2.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 154 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 Oswestry in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Upton | 52.6% | 10,772 |
| 152 | Aberdeen South (Cove) | 52.4% | 4,858 |
| 153 | Hastings (Ore) | 52.4% | 3,892 |
| 155 | Uxbridge (London) | 52.3% | 6,051 |
| 156 | Winchester | 52.2% | 4,602 |
| 157 | Northampton | 52.1% | 13,539 |
Frequently asked questions about Oswestry test centre
What is the pass rate at Oswestry test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Oswestry was 52.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,851 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Oswestry rank against other UK test centres?
Oswestry ranks 154 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 Oswestry?
1,851 car practical driving tests were conducted at Oswestry during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Oswestry?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Oswestry (52.4%) include Aberdeen South (Cove), Hastings (Ore), Uxbridge (London), Winchester. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Oswestry?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Oswestry. Its 52.4% 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.