Tilbury Driving Test Pass Rate
The Tilbury driving test centre recorded a 50.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,083 tests — that is 0.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Tilbury has a 50.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 202 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.4%
Tests conducted
5,083
National rank
202 / 317
vs national avg
+0.4 pts
How Tilbury compares
At 50.4%, Tilbury is 0.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 202 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 Tilbury in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | Colchester | 50.6% | 7,756 |
| 200 | Oxford (Cowley) | 50.6% | 5,419 |
| 201 | Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 50.4% | 12,687 |
| 203 | Southampton (Maybush) | 50.3% | 10,480 |
| 204 | Pembroke Dock | 50.1% | 1,769 |
| 205 | Barnet (London) | 49.9% | 12,397 |
Frequently asked questions about Tilbury test centre
What is the pass rate at Tilbury test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Tilbury was 50.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,083 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Tilbury rank against other UK test centres?
Tilbury ranks 202 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 Tilbury?
5,083 car practical driving tests were conducted at Tilbury during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Tilbury?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Tilbury (50.4%) include Oxford (Cowley), Isleworth (Fleming Way), Southampton (Maybush), Pembroke Dock. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Tilbury?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Tilbury. Its 50.4% 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.