York Driving Test Pass Rate
The York driving test centre recorded a 54.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,416 tests — that is 4.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: York has a 54.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 117 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
54.4%
Tests conducted
9,416
National rank
117 / 317
vs national avg
+4.4 pts
How York compares
At 54.4%, York is 4.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 117 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 York in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | Trowbridge | 55.2% | 3,074 |
| 115 | Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) | 55.1% | 1,529 |
| 116 | Burton on Trent | 54.7% | 7,273 |
| 118 | Wallasey | 54.3% | 968 |
| 119 | Carmarthen | 54.2% | 2,746 |
| 120 | Newport (Isle of Wight) | 54.1% | 3,616 |
Frequently asked questions about York test centre
What is the pass rate at York test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at York was 54.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,416 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does York rank against other UK test centres?
York ranks 117 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 York?
9,416 car practical driving tests were conducted at York during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to York?
Centres with a pass rate closest to York (54.4%) include Aberystwyth (Park Avenue), Burton on Trent, Wallasey, Carmarthen. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at York?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at York. Its 54.4% 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.