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Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Ashford (Kent) 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 Ashford.

How Ashford (Kent) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 46.21%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Ashford (Kent) Overall
46.21%
2025/26 figures
Ashford (Kent) Automatic
42.10%
Ashford (Kent) 1st Attempt
45.90%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Ashford (Kent) male pass rate
45.66%
Ashford (Kent) male automatic
41.11%
Ashford (Kent) male first attempt
45.89%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Ashford (Kent) female pass rate
46.86%
Ashford (Kent) female automatic
42.81%
Ashford (Kent) female first attempt
45.90%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Ashford (Kent) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
46.2%
Best year
55.7%
2013/14
Change since 2007/08
-1.9 pts
Years published
19
Ashford (Kent) Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Ashford (Kent) 48.1%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Ashford (Kent) 49.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Ashford (Kent) 51.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Ashford (Kent) 52.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Ashford (Kent) 54.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Ashford (Kent) 53.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Ashford (Kent) 55.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Ashford (Kent) 54.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Ashford (Kent) 50.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Ashford (Kent) 49.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Ashford (Kent) 44.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Ashford (Kent) 45.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Ashford (Kent) 44.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Ashford (Kent) 50.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Ashford (Kent) 46.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Ashford (Kent) 49.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Ashford (Kent) 49.0%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Ashford (Kent) 52.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Ashford (Kent) 46.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 46.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 46.2% 50.0% -3.8 5,475 2,530
2024/25 52.0% 48.7% +3.3 3,504 1,823
2023/24 49.0% 47.9% +1.1 4,811 2,355
2022/23 49.7% 48.4% +1.3 6,103 3,033
2021/22 46.2% 48.9% -2.7 3,904 1,804
2020/21 50.1% 49.8% +0.3 863 432
2019/20 44.2% 45.9% -1.7 3,749 1,657
2018/19 45.1% 45.8% -0.7 3,784 1,705
2017/18 44.6% 46.3% -1.7 3,811 1,699
2016/17 49.0% 47.1% +1.9 3,440 1,685
2015/16 50.5% 47.0% +3.5 3,621 1,830
2014/15 54.0% 46.9% +7.1 3,171 1,711
2013/14 55.7% 47.1% +8.6 2,997 1,669
2012/13 53.7% 47.1% +6.5 2,909 1,562
2011/12 54.6% 46.9% +7.7 2,743 1,499
2010/11 52.7% 46.3% +6.4 3,230 1,702
2009/10 51.0% 45.9% +5.1 3,154 1,607
2008/09 49.3% 45.3% +4.0 3,542 1,747
2007/08 48.1% 44.2% +3.9 3,811 1,834

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Ashford (Kent), 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
-5.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
14.0%
335 of 2,395 slots
Weeks to open availability
20.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 19.3 weeks September 2024 — 19.0 weeks October 2024 — 19.3 weeks November 2024 — 12.1 weeks December 2024 — 12.9 weeks January 2025 — 16.3 weeks February 2025 — 14.4 weeks March 2025 — 15.3 weeks April 2025 — 11.6 weeks May 2025 — 13.6 weeks June 2025 — 10.4 weeks July 2025 — 11.4 weeks August 2025 — 10.3 weeks September 2025 — 11.1 weeks October 2025 — 11.6 weeks November 2025 — 10.3 weeks December 2025 — 8.3 weeks January 2026 — 5.7 weeks February 2026 — 4.0 weeks March 2026 — 5.3 weeks April 2026 — 4.1 weeks May 2026 — 4.3 weeks June 2026 — 4.7 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 2,395 2,060 14.0%
June 2026 4.7 wks 2,703 2,204 18.5%
May 2026 4.3 wks 2,694 2,562 4.9%
April 2026 4.1 wks 2,704 2,595 4.0%
March 2026 5.3 wks 2,419 2,305 4.7%
February 2026 4.0 wks 2,495 2,370 5.0%
January 2026 5.7 wks 2,339 2,170 7.2%
December 2025 8.3 wks 1,907 1,788 6.2%
November 2025 10.3 wks 1,540 1,452 5.7%
October 2025 11.6 wks 1,395 1,372 1.6%
September 2025 11.1 wks 1,452 1,382 4.8%
August 2025 10.3 wks 1,469 1,397 4.9%
July 2025 11.4 wks 1,497 1,414 5.5%
June 2025 10.4 wks 1,661 1,569 5.5%
May 2025 13.6 wks 1,642 1,564 4.8%
April 2025 11.6 wks 1,460 1,384 5.2%
March 2025 15.3 wks 1,159 1,102 4.9%
February 2025 14.4 wks 1,207 1,153 4.5%
January 2025 16.3 wks 1,145 1,097 4.2%
December 2024 12.9 wks 1,192 1,145 3.9%
November 2024 12.1 wks 1,273 1,219 4.2%
October 2024 19.3 wks 901 850 5.7%
September 2024 19.0 wks 766 686 10.4%
August 2024 19.3 wks 1,047 1,004 4.1%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 46.21% · UK average: 50.04%

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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 Ashford (Kent) 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 Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 46.21% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Ashford (Kent)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Ashford (Kent) is 6.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre?
Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre is located at Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Ashford. 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