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Birmingham (Shirley) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Birmingham (Shirley) 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 Solihull.

How Birmingham (Shirley) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 56.57%, 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%
Birmingham (Shirley) Overall
56.57%
2025/26 figures
Birmingham (Shirley) Automatic
49.79%
Birmingham (Shirley) 1st Attempt
58.34%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Birmingham (Shirley) male pass rate
57.91%
Birmingham (Shirley) male automatic
51.69%
Birmingham (Shirley) male first attempt
59.85%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Birmingham (Shirley) female pass rate
54.66%
Birmingham (Shirley) female automatic
48.56%
Birmingham (Shirley) female first attempt
56.27%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
56.6%
Best year
58.1%
2024/25
Change since 2007/08
+13.0 pts
Years published
19
Birmingham (Shirley) Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Birmingham (Shirley) 43.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Birmingham (Shirley) 48.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Birmingham (Shirley) 51.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Birmingham (Shirley) 49.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Birmingham (Shirley) 48.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Birmingham (Shirley) 46.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Birmingham (Shirley) 44.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Birmingham (Shirley) 45.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Birmingham (Shirley) 45.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Birmingham (Shirley) 45.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Birmingham (Shirley) 44.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Birmingham (Shirley) 44.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Birmingham (Shirley) 43.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Birmingham (Shirley) 51.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Birmingham (Shirley) 49.0%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Birmingham (Shirley) 50.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Birmingham (Shirley) 53.2%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Birmingham (Shirley) 58.1%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Birmingham (Shirley) 56.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 56.6% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 56.6% 50.0% +6.5 9,385 5,309
2024/25 58.1% 48.7% +9.4 9,582 5,569
2023/24 53.2% 47.9% +5.3 7,960 4,231
2022/23 50.0% 48.4% +1.6 4,856 2,428
2021/22 49.0% 48.9% +0.1 3,621 1,773
2020/21 51.1% 49.8% +1.3 1,325 677
2019/20 43.3% 45.9% -2.7 4,235 1,832
2018/19 44.5% 45.8% -1.3 4,483 1,995
2017/18 44.9% 46.3% -1.4 4,853 2,181
2016/17 45.9% 47.1% -1.2 4,518 2,074
2015/16 45.3% 47.0% -1.7 4,377 1,983
2014/15 45.4% 46.9% -1.5 4,580 2,078
2013/14 44.9% 47.1% -2.2 4,325 1,940
2012/13 46.4% 47.1% -0.8 4,152 1,926
2011/12 48.3% 46.9% +1.3 5,476 2,643
2010/11 49.3% 46.3% +3.0 6,100 3,010
2009/10 51.1% 45.9% +5.2 5,628 2,874
2008/09 48.3% 45.3% +3.0 6,215 3,000
2007/08 43.6% 44.2% -0.6 6,722 2,931

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
16.2 weeks
4.3 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+2.6 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.2%
88 of 2,076 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 7.1 weeks September 2024 — 8.9 weeks October 2024 — 6.9 weeks November 2024 — 7.7 weeks December 2024 — 5.0 weeks January 2025 — 7.1 weeks February 2025 — 6.1 weeks March 2025 — 11.1 weeks April 2025 — 7.8 weeks May 2025 — 12.4 weeks June 2025 — 7.3 weeks July 2025 — 13.6 weeks August 2025 — 13.3 weeks September 2025 — 14.9 weeks October 2025 — 14.3 weeks November 2025 — 12.1 weeks December 2025 — 10.9 weeks January 2026 — 10.7 weeks February 2026 — 10.4 weeks March 2026 — 12.0 weeks April 2026 — 4.6 weeks May 2026 — 5.4 weeks June 2026 — 14.0 weeks July 2026 — 16.2 weeks 16.2

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 16.2 wks 2,076 1,988 4.2%
June 2026 14.0 wks 2,417 2,330 3.6%
May 2026 5.4 wks 2,417 2,307 4.6%
April 2026 4.6 wks 2,341 2,230 4.7%
March 2026 12.0 wks 2,273 2,162 4.9%
February 2026 10.4 wks 2,564 2,452 4.4%
January 2026 10.7 wks 2,814 2,701 4.0%
December 2025 10.9 wks 2,747 2,633 4.2%
November 2025 12.1 wks 2,999 2,912 2.9%
October 2025 14.3 wks 3,215 3,177 1.2%
September 2025 14.9 wks 3,475 3,323 4.4%
August 2025 13.3 wks 3,434 3,265 4.9%
July 2025 13.6 wks 3,340 3,173 5.0%
June 2025 7.3 wks 3,618 3,453 4.6%
May 2025 12.4 wks 3,510 3,317 5.5%
April 2025 7.8 wks 3,357 3,173 5.5%
March 2025 11.1 wks 3,313 3,092 6.7%
February 2025 6.1 wks 3,414 3,241 5.1%
January 2025 7.1 wks 3,436 3,265 5.0%
December 2024 5.0 wks 3,629 3,483 4.0%
November 2024 7.7 wks 3,517 3,389 3.6%
October 2024 6.9 wks 3,746 3,225 13.9%
September 2024 8.9 wks 3,716 3,087 16.9%
August 2024 7.1 wks 3,514 3,072 12.6%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 56.57% · 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 (Shirley) 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 (Shirley) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 56.57% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Birmingham (Shirley)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Birmingham (Shirley) is 16.2 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Birmingham (Shirley) Driving Test Centre?
Birmingham (Shirley) Driving Test Centre is located at 401 Stratford Road, Solihull. 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