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Blyth Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Blyth 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 Blyth.

How Blyth compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 50.92%, 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%
Blyth Overall
50.92%
2025/26 figures
Blyth Automatic
39.38%
Blyth 1st Attempt
53.91%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Blyth male pass rate
49.70%
Blyth male automatic
38.76%
Blyth male first attempt
53.38%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Blyth female pass rate
52.39%
Blyth female automatic
39.84%
Blyth female first attempt
54.48%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
50.9%
Best year
66.0%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+4.4 pts
Years published
19
Blyth Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Blyth 46.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Blyth 48.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Blyth 49.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Blyth 52.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Blyth 54.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Blyth 53.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Blyth 52.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Blyth 54.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Blyth 56.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Blyth 55.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Blyth 55.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Blyth 57.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Blyth 55.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Blyth 66.0%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Blyth 60.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Blyth 56.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Blyth 48.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Blyth 47.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Blyth 50.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 50.9% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 50.9% 50.0% +0.9 6,973 3,551
2024/25 47.2% 48.7% -1.5 6,493 3,066
2023/24 48.1% 47.9% +0.2 7,781 3,741
2022/23 56.4% 48.4% +8.1 8,507 4,799
2021/22 60.7% 48.9% +11.9 4,551 2,764
2020/21 66.0% 49.8% +16.2 1,177 777
2019/20 55.7% 45.9% +9.8 5,455 3,040
2018/19 57.2% 45.8% +11.4 5,244 2,998
2017/18 55.0% 46.3% +8.7 6,496 3,575
2016/17 55.5% 47.1% +8.4 5,923 3,289
2015/16 56.3% 47.0% +9.2 5,646 3,178
2014/15 54.4% 46.9% +7.5 5,308 2,885
2013/14 52.4% 47.1% +5.3 4,921 2,579
2012/13 53.1% 47.1% +6.0 4,678 2,485
2011/12 54.9% 46.9% +8.0 4,699 2,581
2010/11 52.2% 46.3% +5.9 5,403 2,822
2009/10 49.0% 45.9% +3.1 4,988 2,446
2008/09 48.5% 45.3% +3.2 5,895 2,861
2007/08 46.6% 44.2% +2.3 6,796 3,164

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Blyth, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for September 2026.

Typical wait
11.7 weeks
0.7 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-6.3 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
8.3%
232 of 2,795 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 12.2 weeks November 2024 — 8.7 weeks December 2024 — 9.9 weeks January 2025 — 11.9 weeks February 2025 — 11.0 weeks March 2025 — 14.1 weeks April 2025 — 11.7 weeks May 2025 — 9.5 weeks June 2025 — 11.0 weeks July 2025 — 15.1 weeks August 2025 — 16.1 weeks September 2025 — 18.0 weeks October 2025 — 19.3 weeks November 2025 — 21.3 weeks December 2025 — 18.9 weeks January 2026 — 14.7 weeks February 2026 — 14.6 weeks March 2026 — 10.3 weeks April 2026 — 9.9 weeks May 2026 — 8.6 weeks June 2026 — 12.3 weeks July 2026 — 13.5 weeks August 2026 — 13.5 weeks September 2026 — 11.7 weeks 11.7

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for September 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 11.7 wks 2,795 2,563 8.3%
August 2026 13.5 wks 2,507 2,369 5.5%
July 2026 13.5 wks 2,322 2,195 5.5%
June 2026 12.3 wks 2,625 2,495 5.0%
May 2026 8.6 wks 2,594 2,481 4.4%
April 2026 9.9 wks 2,614 2,508 4.1%
March 2026 10.3 wks 2,424 2,319 4.3%
February 2026 14.6 wks 2,073 1,956 5.6%
January 2026 14.7 wks 2,088 2,010 3.7%
December 2025 18.9 wks 1,921 1,844 4.0%
November 2025 21.3 wks 1,930 1,865 3.4%
October 2025 19.3 wks 2,107 2,043 3.0%
September 2025 18.0 wks 2,353 2,264 3.8%
August 2025 16.1 wks 2,531 2,446 3.4%
July 2025 15.1 wks 2,376 2,249 5.3%
June 2025 11.0 wks 2,612 2,473 5.3%
May 2025 9.5 wks 2,850 2,726 4.4%
April 2025 11.7 wks 2,953 2,793 5.4%
March 2025 14.1 wks 2,613 2,488 4.8%
February 2025 11.0 wks 2,383 2,257 5.3%
January 2025 11.9 wks 2,464 2,144 13.0%
December 2024 9.9 wks 2,511 2,086 16.9%
November 2024 8.7 wks 2,399 2,022 15.7%
October 2024 12.2 wks 2,571 1,990 22.6%

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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 Blyth 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 Blyth Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 50.92% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Blyth?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Blyth is 11.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Blyth Driving Test Centre?
Blyth Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 3 Sextant House, Blyth. 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