Stornoway Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stornoway driving test centre recorded a 66.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 344 tests — that is 16.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stornoway has a 66.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 23 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
66.6%
Tests conducted
344
National rank
23 / 317
vs national avg
+16.6 pts
How Stornoway compares
At 66.6%, Stornoway is 16.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 23 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 Stornoway in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Cumnock | 67.4% | 760 |
| 21 | Arbroath | 67.4% | 605 |
| 22 | Brodick (Isle of Arran) | 67.3% | 55 |
| 24 | Oban | 66.1% | 322 |
| 25 | Newton Stewart | 65.8% | 225 |
| 26 | Fort William | 65.5% | 374 |
Frequently asked questions about Stornoway test centre
What is the pass rate at Stornoway test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stornoway was 66.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 344 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 16.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stornoway rank against other UK test centres?
Stornoway ranks 23 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 Stornoway?
344 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stornoway during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stornoway?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stornoway (66.6%) include Arbroath, Brodick (Isle of Arran), Oban, Newton Stewart. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stornoway?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stornoway. Its 66.6% 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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