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Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Birmingham (Garretts Green) 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 Birmingham.

How Birmingham (Garretts Green) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 44.40%, 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%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) Overall
44.40%
2025/26 figures
Birmingham (Garretts Green) Automatic
40.98%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) 1st Attempt
41.98%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) male pass rate
46.90%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) male automatic
45.18%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) male first attempt
44.24%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) female pass rate
40.70%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) female automatic
38.82%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) female first attempt
38.46%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2009/10 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
44.4%
Best year
44.4%
2025/26
Change since 2009/10
+4.6 pts
Years published
16
Birmingham (Garretts Green) Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2010 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2009/10 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 39.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 39.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 40.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 39.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 39.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 42.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 39.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 40.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 36.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 38.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 42.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 41.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 42.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 40.2%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 42.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Birmingham (Garretts Green) 44.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 44.4% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 44.4% 50.0% -5.6 22,480 9,980
2024/25 42.0% 48.7% -6.7 21,871 9,189
2023/24 40.2% 47.9% -7.7 21,951 8,828
2022/23 42.9% 48.4% -5.4 12,677 5,440
2021/22 41.3% 48.9% -7.6 11,486 4,740
2020/21 42.9% 49.8% -6.9 3,393 1,456
2019/20 38.0% 45.9% -7.9 12,399 4,716
2018/19 36.7% 45.8% -9.1 14,093 5,173
2017/18 40.1% 46.3% -6.2 15,349 6,156
2016/17 39.5% 47.1% -7.6 11,066 4,372
2015/16 42.0% 47.0% -5.1 10,235 4,298
2014/15 39.4% 46.9% -7.5 11,267 4,437
2013/14 39.8% 47.1% -7.3 10,876 4,327
2012/13 40.0% 47.1% -7.2 8,738 3,493
2011/12 39.8% 46.9% -7.1 9,080 3,615
2009/10 39.8% 45.9% -6.1 8,116 3,232

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
7.0 weeks
4.9 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.4 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.8%
416 of 8,720 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 3 6 9 12 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 5.5 weeks September 2024 — 4.1 weeks October 2024 — 4.1 weeks November 2024 — 4.9 weeks December 2024 — 4.0 weeks January 2025 — 4.4 weeks February 2025 — 4.7 weeks March 2025 — 5.8 weeks April 2025 — 11.9 weeks May 2025 — 9.9 weeks June 2025 — 7.1 weeks July 2025 — 7.4 weeks August 2025 — 7.7 weeks September 2025 — 9.6 weeks October 2025 — 6.3 weeks November 2025 — 4.7 weeks December 2025 — 4.9 weeks January 2026 — 5.9 weeks February 2026 — 4.4 weeks March 2026 — 4.1 weeks April 2026 — 4.6 weeks May 2026 — 3.6 weeks June 2026 — 5.7 weeks July 2026 — 7.0 weeks 7.0

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 7.0 wks 8,720 8,304 4.8%
June 2026 5.7 wks 9,170 8,745 4.6%
May 2026 3.6 wks 8,402 7,969 5.2%
April 2026 4.6 wks 7,979 7,614 4.6%
March 2026 4.1 wks 8,071 7,702 4.6%
February 2026 4.4 wks 6,678 6,418 3.9%
January 2026 5.9 wks 6,401 6,133 4.2%
December 2025 4.9 wks 5,645 5,383 4.6%
November 2025 4.7 wks 6,012 5,837 2.9%
October 2025 6.3 wks 5,506 5,484 0.4%
September 2025 9.6 wks 5,269 5,057 4.0%
August 2025 7.7 wks 5,418 5,205 3.9%
July 2025 7.4 wks 5,456 5,247 3.8%
June 2025 7.1 wks 6,101 5,860 4.0%
May 2025 9.9 wks 6,041 5,860 3.0%
April 2025 11.9 wks 5,965 5,759 3.5%
March 2025 5.8 wks 5,942 5,733 3.5%
February 2025 4.7 wks 6,440 6,185 4.0%
January 2025 4.4 wks 6,573 6,328 3.7%
December 2024 4.0 wks 6,139 5,764 6.1%
November 2024 4.9 wks 5,511 5,172 6.2%
October 2024 4.1 wks 5,759 4,933 14.3%
September 2024 4.1 wks 6,287 5,409 14.0%
August 2024 5.5 wks 5,867 5,319 9.3%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 44.40% · 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green) 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 44.40% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Birmingham (Garretts Green) is 7.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre is located at Granby Avenue, Birmingham. 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