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Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Driving Test Centre

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How Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) compares

Candidates testing here achieved a pass rate of 44.06% in 2023/24, the last year DVSA published figures for this centre,, 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 (Sutton Coldfield) Overall
44.06%
2023/24 figures
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Automatic
39.23%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 1st Attempt
41.56%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) male pass rate
47.59%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) male automatic
45.79%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) male first attempt
44.39%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) female pass rate
40.23%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) female automatic
36.50%
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) female first attempt
38.19%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2023/24, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2023/24)
44.1%
Best year
47.6%
2007/08
Change since 2007/08
-3.6 pts
Years published
17
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2024 2007/08 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 47.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 44.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 45.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 43.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 42.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 41.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 42.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 40.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 41.7%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 37.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 40.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 37.6%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 35.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 36.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 35.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 42.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) 44.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 44.1% 47.9%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2023/24 44.1% 47.9% -3.8 2,712 1,195
2022/23 42.8% 48.4% -5.6 11,783 5,044
2021/22 35.1% 48.9% -13.8 7,709 2,707
2020/21 36.3% 49.8% -13.5 2,201 798
2019/20 35.3% 45.9% -10.7 7,184 2,533
2018/19 37.6% 45.8% -8.2 6,481 2,434
2017/18 40.3% 46.3% -6.0 9,841 3,964
2016/17 37.9% 47.1% -9.2 6,748 2,556
2015/16 41.7% 47.0% -5.4 5,944 2,478
2014/15 40.6% 46.9% -6.3 6,326 2,569
2013/14 42.7% 47.1% -4.4 6,587 2,813
2012/13 41.6% 47.1% -5.5 5,944 2,474
2011/12 42.9% 46.9% -4.0 6,075 2,609
2010/11 43.1% 46.3% -3.2 6,998 3,019
2009/10 45.3% 45.9% -0.6 6,578 2,982
2008/09 44.4% 45.3% -0.9 6,961 3,092
2007/08 47.6% 44.2% +3.4 6,693 3,188

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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.

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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 (Sutton Coldfield) 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 (Sutton Coldfield) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 44.06% as of 2024.
How do I get to Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Driving Test Centre?
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Driving Test Centre is located at 110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield. 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 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence