Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Pass Rate
The Southend-on-Sea driving test centre recorded a 47.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,526 tests — that is 3.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Southend-on-Sea has a 47.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 244 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.0%
Tests conducted
7,526
National rank
244 / 317
vs national avg
-3.0 pts
How Southend-on-Sea compares
At 47.0%, Southend-on-Sea is 3.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 244 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.
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Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Southend-on-Sea in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | Chester | 47.3% | 9,212 |
| 242 | Darlington | 47.1% | 12,183 |
| 243 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 |
| 245 | Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 7,376 |
| 246 | Pontefract | 46.9% | 5,544 |
| 247 | Chadderton | 46.8% | 15,988 |
Frequently asked questions about Southend-on-Sea test centre
What is the pass rate at Southend-on-Sea test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Southend-on-Sea was 47.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,526 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Southend-on-Sea rank against other UK test centres?
Southend-on-Sea ranks 244 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 Southend-on-Sea?
7,526 car practical driving tests were conducted at Southend-on-Sea during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Southend-on-Sea?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Southend-on-Sea (47.0%) include Darlington, Mitcham (London), Loughton (London), Pontefract. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Southend-on-Sea?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Southend-on-Sea. Its 47.0% 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.
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