Scunthorpe Driving Test Pass Rate
The Scunthorpe driving test centre recorded a 45.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,103 tests — that is 4.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Scunthorpe has a 45.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 269 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.4%
Tests conducted
6,103
National rank
269 / 317
vs national avg
-4.6 pts
How Scunthorpe compares
At 45.4%, Scunthorpe is 4.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 269 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 Scunthorpe in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | Inverness (Longman Drive) | 45.8% | 3,252 |
| 267 | Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 11,237 |
| 268 | Wakefield | 45.4% | 11,653 |
| 270 | Dudley | 45.2% | 13,721 |
| 271 | Scarborough | 45.1% | 3,595 |
| 272 | Halifax | 45.0% | 5,845 |
Frequently asked questions about Scunthorpe test centre
What is the pass rate at Scunthorpe test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Scunthorpe was 45.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,103 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Scunthorpe rank against other UK test centres?
Scunthorpe ranks 269 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 Scunthorpe?
6,103 car practical driving tests were conducted at Scunthorpe during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Scunthorpe?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Scunthorpe (45.4%) include Burgess Hill, Wakefield, Dudley, Scarborough. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Scunthorpe?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Scunthorpe. Its 45.4% 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.