Stranraer Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stranraer driving test centre recorded a 71.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 215 tests — that is 21.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stranraer has a 71.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 9 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
71.2%
Tests conducted
215
National rank
9 / 317
vs national avg
+21.2 pts
How Stranraer compares
At 71.2%, Stranraer is 21.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 9 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 Stranraer in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Stranraer test centre
What is the pass rate at Stranraer test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stranraer was 71.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 215 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 21.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stranraer rank against other UK test centres?
Stranraer ranks 9 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 Stranraer?
215 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stranraer during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stranraer?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stranraer (71.2%) include Campbeltown, Dunoon, Golspie, Duns. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stranraer?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stranraer. Its 71.2% 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.