Skipton Driving Test Pass Rate
The Skipton driving test centre recorded a 57.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,197 tests — that is 7.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Skipton has a 57.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 82 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
57.3%
Tests conducted
3,197
National rank
82 / 317
vs national avg
+7.3 pts
How Skipton compares
At 57.3%, Skipton is 7.3 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 82 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 Skipton in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Kyle of Lochalsh | 57.4% | 136 |
| 80 | Ashfield | 57.3% | 8,144 |
| 81 | Dundee | 57.3% | 3,742 |
| 83 | Guildford | 57.1% | 4,542 |
| 84 | Barry | 57.0% | 2,244 |
| 85 | Isle of Skye (Portree) | 57.0% | 128 |
Frequently asked questions about Skipton test centre
What is the pass rate at Skipton test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Skipton was 57.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,197 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Skipton rank against other UK test centres?
Skipton ranks 82 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 Skipton?
3,197 car practical driving tests were conducted at Skipton during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Skipton?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Skipton (57.3%) include Ashfield, Dundee, Guildford, Barry. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Skipton?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Skipton. Its 57.3% 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.