Wrexham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Wrexham driving test centre recorded a 51.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,819 tests — that is 1.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Wrexham has a 51.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 163 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.9%
Tests conducted
4,819
National rank
163 / 317
vs national avg
+1.9 pts
How Wrexham compares
At 51.9%, Wrexham is 1.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 163 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 Wrexham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | Bristol (Kingswood) | 51.9% | 14,863 |
| 161 | Worcester | 51.9% | 11,590 |
| 162 | Kings Lynn | 51.9% | 6,694 |
| 164 | Macclesfield | 51.9% | 4,509 |
| 165 | Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 11,570 |
| 166 | Blackpool | 51.8% | 8,948 |
Frequently asked questions about Wrexham test centre
What is the pass rate at Wrexham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Wrexham was 51.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,819 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Wrexham rank against other UK test centres?
Wrexham ranks 163 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 Wrexham?
4,819 car practical driving tests were conducted at Wrexham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Wrexham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Wrexham (51.9%) include Worcester, Kings Lynn, Macclesfield, Bolton (Manchester). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Wrexham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Wrexham. Its 51.9% 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.