St Albans Driving Test Pass Rate
The St Albans driving test centre recorded a 50.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,336 tests — that is 0.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: St Albans has a 50.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 196 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.7%
Tests conducted
7,336
National rank
196 / 317
vs national avg
+0.7 pts
How St Albans compares
At 50.7%, St Albans is 0.7 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 196 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 St Albans in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | Kirkcaldy | 50.9% | 4,313 |
| 194 | Slough (London) | 50.8% | 10,509 |
| 195 | Borehamwood (London) | 50.8% | 7,195 |
| 197 | Boston | 50.7% | 4,784 |
| 198 | Grangemouth | 50.7% | 3,761 |
| 199 | Colchester | 50.6% | 7,756 |
Frequently asked questions about St Albans test centre
What is the pass rate at St Albans test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at St Albans was 50.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,336 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does St Albans rank against other UK test centres?
St Albans ranks 196 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 St Albans?
7,336 car practical driving tests were conducted at St Albans during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to St Albans?
Centres with a pass rate closest to St Albans (50.7%) include Slough (London), Borehamwood (London), Boston, Grangemouth. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at St Albans?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at St Albans. Its 50.7% 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.