Reading Driving Test Pass Rate
The Reading driving test centre recorded a 55.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,237 tests — that is 5.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Reading has a 55.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 109 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
55.4%
Tests conducted
9,237
National rank
109 / 317
vs national avg
+5.4 pts
How Reading compares
At 55.4%, Reading is 5.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 109 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 Reading in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Warrington | 55.5% | 7,550 |
| 107 | Bridlington | 55.5% | 3,027 |
| 108 | Alnwick | 55.5% | 1,282 |
| 110 | Chelmsford | 55.4% | 9,107 |
| 111 | Eastbourne | 55.4% | 6,031 |
| 112 | Stevenage | 55.3% | 4,622 |
Frequently asked questions about Reading test centre
What is the pass rate at Reading test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Reading was 55.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,237 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Reading rank against other UK test centres?
Reading ranks 109 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 Reading?
9,237 car practical driving tests were conducted at Reading during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Reading?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Reading (55.4%) include Bridlington, Alnwick, Chelmsford, Eastbourne. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Reading?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Reading. Its 55.4% 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.