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Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Aberdeen.

How Aberdeen South (Cove) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 52.41%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Aberdeen South (Cove) Overall
52.41%
2025/26 figures
Aberdeen South (Cove) Automatic
42.33%
Aberdeen South (Cove) 1st Attempt
51.38%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Aberdeen South (Cove) male pass rate
51.00%
Aberdeen South (Cove) male automatic
39.14%
Aberdeen South (Cove) male first attempt
49.69%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Aberdeen South (Cove) female pass rate
54.18%
Aberdeen South (Cove) female automatic
45.13%
Aberdeen South (Cove) female first attempt
53.27%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
52.4%
Best year
62.8%
2020/21
Change since 2008/09
-2.5 pts
Years published
17
Aberdeen South (Cove) Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 54.9%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 54.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 52.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 50.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 46.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 47.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 50.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 53.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 57.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 51.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 56.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 62.8%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 60.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 53.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 51.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 51.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Aberdeen South (Cove) 52.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 52.4% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 52.4% 50.0% +2.4 4,858 2,546
2024/25 51.4% 48.7% +2.7 4,807 2,470
2023/24 51.5% 47.9% +3.6 4,845 2,495
2022/23 53.9% 48.4% +5.6 4,002 2,158
2021/22 60.6% 48.9% +11.7 3,385 2,052
2020/21 62.8% 49.8% +13.0 1,337 840
2019/20 56.7% 45.9% +10.8 2,985 1,693
2018/19 51.7% 45.8% +5.9 3,368 1,740
2017/18 57.7% 46.3% +11.4 3,448 1,991
2016/17 53.8% 47.1% +6.7 4,545 2,447
2015/16 50.0% 47.0% +3.0 4,194 2,099
2014/15 47.2% 46.9% +0.3 4,536 2,141
2013/14 46.8% 47.1% -0.3 4,956 2,320
2012/13 50.9% 47.1% +3.8 3,919 1,995
2011/12 52.8% 46.9% +5.9 4,705 2,483
2009/10 54.4% 45.9% +8.5 3,547 1,928
2008/09 54.9% 45.3% +9.7 495 272

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Aberdeen South (Cove), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
6.3 weeks
5.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
+1.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
29.6%
644 of 2,174 slots
Weeks to open availability
17.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 8.7 weeks September 2024 — 8.0 weeks October 2024 — 8.9 weeks November 2024 — 8.6 weeks December 2024 — 8.1 weeks January 2025 — 8.0 weeks February 2025 — 8.3 weeks March 2025 — 6.5 weeks April 2025 — 6.0 weeks May 2025 — 6.6 weeks June 2025 — 6.6 weeks July 2025 — 5.3 weeks August 2025 — 8.4 weeks September 2025 — 7.9 weeks October 2025 — 8.6 weeks November 2025 — 11.1 weeks December 2025 — 11.1 weeks January 2026 — 15.4 weeks February 2026 — 16.0 weeks March 2026 — 11.7 weeks April 2026 — 6.0 weeks May 2026 — 8.9 weeks June 2026 — 5.6 weeks July 2026 — 6.3 weeks 6.3

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 6.3 wks 2,174 1,530 29.6%
June 2026 5.6 wks 1,999 1,483 25.8%
May 2026 8.9 wks 1,246 1,193 4.3%
April 2026 6.0 wks 1,509 1,455 3.6%
March 2026 11.7 wks 1,659 1,566 5.6%
February 2026 16.0 wks 926 886 4.3%
January 2026 15.4 wks 995 955 4.0%
December 2025 11.1 wks 945 905 4.2%
November 2025 11.1 wks 1,083 1,053 2.8%
October 2025 8.6 wks 1,138 1,105 2.9%
September 2025 7.9 wks 1,409 1,342 4.8%
August 2025 8.4 wks 1,334 1,290 3.3%
July 2025 5.3 wks 1,774 1,691 4.7%
June 2025 6.6 wks 2,003 1,910 4.6%
May 2025 6.6 wks 1,954 1,823 6.7%
April 2025 6.0 wks 1,846 1,725 6.6%
March 2025 6.5 wks 1,593 1,467 7.9%
February 2025 8.3 wks 1,739 1,583 9.0%
January 2025 8.0 wks 1,928 1,451 24.7%
December 2024 8.1 wks 1,817 1,369 24.7%
November 2024 8.6 wks 1,836 1,451 21.0%
October 2024 8.9 wks 1,932 1,325 31.4%
September 2024 8.0 wks 1,777 1,278 28.1%
August 2024 8.7 wks 1,784 1,218 31.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 52.41% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Aberdeen South (Cove)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Aberdeen South (Cove) is 6.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre?
Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre is located at Moss Road, Aberdeen. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence