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Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Birmingham (South Yardley) 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 South Yardley.

How Birmingham (South Yardley) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 42.84%, 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 (South Yardley) Overall
42.84%
2025/26 figures
Birmingham (South Yardley) Automatic
37.76%
Birmingham (South Yardley) 1st Attempt
40.54%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Birmingham (South Yardley) male pass rate
45.44%
Birmingham (South Yardley) male automatic
40.34%
Birmingham (South Yardley) male first attempt
43.11%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Birmingham (South Yardley) female pass rate
38.42%
Birmingham (South Yardley) female automatic
35.98%
Birmingham (South Yardley) female first attempt
35.94%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
42.8%
Best year
42.8%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+1.4 pts
Years published
19
Birmingham (South Yardley) Great Britain average
25% 33% 40% 48% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 41.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 38.9%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 36.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 39.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 36.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 35.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 32.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 31.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 31.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 33.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 34.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 32.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 31.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 34.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 36.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 39.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 42.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 41.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Birmingham (South Yardley) 42.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 42.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 42.8% 50.0% -7.2 14,471 6,199
2024/25 41.6% 48.7% -7.1 12,709 5,283
2023/24 42.4% 47.9% -5.5 10,190 4,318
2022/23 39.7% 48.4% -8.7 10,570 4,197
2021/22 36.7% 48.9% -12.1 7,890 2,899
2020/21 34.6% 49.8% -15.2 2,890 1,001
2019/20 31.7% 45.9% -14.2 8,983 2,847
2018/19 32.8% 45.8% -13.0 9,030 2,959
2017/18 34.1% 46.3% -12.3 7,987 2,720
2016/17 33.7% 47.1% -13.4 8,704 2,930
2015/16 31.5% 47.0% -15.6 8,101 2,549
2014/15 31.1% 46.9% -15.7 8,819 2,747
2013/14 32.4% 47.1% -14.7 8,454 2,735
2012/13 35.9% 47.1% -11.3 8,288 2,973
2011/12 36.8% 46.9% -10.1 8,552 3,147
2010/11 39.3% 46.3% -7.0 9,051 3,560
2009/10 36.6% 45.9% -9.3 9,212 3,370
2008/09 38.9% 45.3% -6.4 9,207 3,584
2007/08 41.4% 44.2% -2.8 7,870 3,261

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.0 weeks
1.9 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.9 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.5%
169 of 4,783 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 5.7 weeks September 2024 — 7.4 weeks October 2024 — 6.7 weeks November 2024 — 9.6 weeks December 2024 — 6.6 weeks January 2025 — 6.4 weeks February 2025 — 5.6 weeks March 2025 — 5.3 weeks April 2025 — 6.0 weeks May 2025 — 7.1 weeks June 2025 — 7.7 weeks July 2025 — 6.1 weeks August 2025 — 5.0 weeks September 2025 — 9.1 weeks October 2025 — 6.1 weeks November 2025 — 6.3 weeks December 2025 — 7.0 weeks January 2026 — 7.0 weeks February 2026 — 7.4 weeks March 2026 — 10.9 weeks April 2026 — 5.1 weeks May 2026 — 12.6 weeks June 2026 — 11.1 weeks July 2026 — 10.0 weeks 10.0

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 10.0 wks 4,783 4,614 3.5%
June 2026 11.1 wks 5,031 4,844 3.7%
May 2026 12.6 wks 5,202 4,973 4.4%
April 2026 5.1 wks 5,282 5,054 4.3%
March 2026 10.9 wks 5,190 4,955 4.5%
February 2026 7.4 wks 4,951 4,720 4.7%
January 2026 7.0 wks 5,419 5,219 3.7%
December 2025 7.0 wks 5,383 5,118 4.9%
November 2025 6.3 wks 5,152 4,953 3.9%
October 2025 6.1 wks 4,743 4,729 0.3%
September 2025 9.1 wks 4,969 4,745 4.5%
August 2025 5.0 wks 5,038 4,826 4.2%
July 2025 6.1 wks 4,937 4,713 4.5%
June 2025 7.7 wks 5,312 5,094 4.1%
May 2025 7.1 wks 5,076 4,845 4.6%
April 2025 6.0 wks 5,197 4,930 5.1%
March 2025 5.3 wks 4,778 4,512 5.6%
February 2025 5.6 wks 4,979 4,757 4.5%
January 2025 6.4 wks 4,704 4,529 3.7%
December 2024 6.6 wks 4,632 4,319 6.8%
November 2024 9.6 wks 4,571 4,050 11.4%
October 2024 6.7 wks 4,887 3,837 21.5%
September 2024 7.4 wks 4,866 3,627 25.5%
August 2024 5.7 wks 3,695 3,461 6.3%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 42.84% · 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 (South Yardley) 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 (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 42.84% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Birmingham (South Yardley)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Birmingham (South Yardley) is 10.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre?
Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre is located at Clay Lane, South Yardley. 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