Peterborough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Peterborough driving test centre recorded a 52.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,551 tests — that is 2.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Peterborough has a 52.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 146 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
52.8%
Tests conducted
10,551
National rank
146 / 317
vs national avg
+2.8 pts
How Peterborough compares
At 52.8%, Peterborough is 2.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 146 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 Peterborough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | Bromley (London) | 52.9% | 13,228 |
| 144 | Chertsey (London) | 52.9% | 9,082 |
| 145 | Portsmouth | 52.8% | 13,518 |
| 147 | Yeading (London) | 52.8% | 6,735 |
| 148 | Chorley | 52.8% | 5,415 |
| 149 | Steeton | 52.8% | 4,784 |
Frequently asked questions about Peterborough test centre
What is the pass rate at Peterborough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Peterborough was 52.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,551 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Peterborough rank against other UK test centres?
Peterborough ranks 146 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 Peterborough?
10,551 car practical driving tests were conducted at Peterborough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Peterborough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Peterborough (52.8%) include Chertsey (London), Portsmouth, Yeading (London), Chorley. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Peterborough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Peterborough. Its 52.8% 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.