Oxford (Cowley) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Oxford (Cowley) driving test centre recorded a 50.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,419 tests — that is 0.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Oxford (Cowley) has a 50.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 200 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.6%
Tests conducted
5,419
National rank
200 / 317
vs national avg
+0.6 pts
How Oxford (Cowley) compares
At 50.6%, Oxford (Cowley) is 0.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 200 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 Oxford (Cowley) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | Boston | 50.7% | 4,784 |
| 198 | Grangemouth | 50.7% | 3,761 |
| 199 | Colchester | 50.6% | 7,756 |
| 201 | Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 50.4% | 12,687 |
| 202 | Tilbury | 50.4% | 5,083 |
| 203 | Southampton (Maybush) | 50.3% | 10,480 |
Frequently asked questions about Oxford (Cowley) test centre
What is the pass rate at Oxford (Cowley) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Oxford (Cowley) was 50.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,419 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Oxford (Cowley) rank against other UK test centres?
Oxford (Cowley) ranks 200 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 Oxford (Cowley)?
5,419 car practical driving tests were conducted at Oxford (Cowley) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Oxford (Cowley)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Oxford (Cowley) (50.6%) include Grangemouth, Colchester, Isleworth (Fleming Way), Tilbury. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Oxford (Cowley)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Oxford (Cowley). Its 50.6% 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.