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Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Cardiff (Llanishen) 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 Cardiff.

How Cardiff (Llanishen) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 46.55%, 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%
Cardiff (Llanishen) Overall
46.55%
2025/26 figures
Cardiff (Llanishen) Automatic
39.18%
Cardiff (Llanishen) 1st Attempt
48.36%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Cardiff (Llanishen) male pass rate
48.08%
Cardiff (Llanishen) male automatic
40.78%
Cardiff (Llanishen) male first attempt
49.98%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Cardiff (Llanishen) female pass rate
44.66%
Cardiff (Llanishen) female automatic
38.06%
Cardiff (Llanishen) female first attempt
46.42%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Cardiff (Llanishen) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2012/13 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
46.5%
Best year
57.7%
2022/23
Change since 2012/13
+0.5 pts
Years published
14
Cardiff (Llanishen) Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2026 2012/13 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 46.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 47.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 48.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 48.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 47.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 50.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 50.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 52.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 57.2%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 57.0%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 57.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 50.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 51.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Cardiff (Llanishen) 46.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 46.5% 50.0%
View all 14 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 46.5% 50.0% -3.5 16,401 7,634
2024/25 51.3% 48.7% +2.6 14,852 7,615
2023/24 50.4% 47.9% +2.5 16,178 8,159
2022/23 57.7% 48.4% +9.3 15,160 8,744
2021/22 57.0% 48.9% +8.2 10,305 5,879
2020/21 57.2% 49.8% +7.4 2,897 1,657
2019/20 52.3% 45.9% +6.4 9,463 4,952
2018/19 50.5% 45.8% +4.7 10,368 5,235
2017/18 50.1% 46.3% +3.8 10,035 5,028
2016/17 47.5% 47.1% +0.5 9,769 4,645
2015/16 48.4% 47.0% +1.3 9,396 4,543
2014/15 48.4% 46.9% +1.5 9,038 4,373
2013/14 47.0% 47.1% -0.1 8,965 4,212
2012/13 46.0% 47.1% -1.1 2,019 929

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
11.1 weeks
0.8 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
28.2%
1,487 of 5,273 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.5
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 — 11.0 weeks September 2024 — 10.6 weeks October 2024 — 9.4 weeks November 2024 — 7.0 weeks December 2024 — 7.3 weeks January 2025 — 6.9 weeks February 2025 — 6.3 weeks March 2025 — 6.3 weeks April 2025 — 6.3 weeks May 2025 — 9.7 weeks June 2025 — 11.1 weeks July 2025 — 12.4 weeks August 2025 — 11.9 weeks September 2025 — 9.3 weeks October 2025 — 9.0 weeks November 2025 — 6.7 weeks December 2025 — 7.0 weeks January 2026 — 6.9 weeks February 2026 — 5.6 weeks March 2026 — 5.6 weeks April 2026 — 9.0 weeks May 2026 — 9.4 weeks June 2026 — 10.7 weeks July 2026 — 11.1 weeks 11.1

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 11.1 wks 5,273 3,786 28.2%
June 2026 10.7 wks 5,782 4,087 29.3%
May 2026 9.4 wks 6,401 4,857 24.1%
April 2026 9.0 wks 6,487 5,471 15.7%
March 2026 5.6 wks 6,456 5,515 14.6%
February 2026 5.6 wks 6,582 5,863 10.9%
January 2026 6.9 wks 5,600 5,291 5.5%
December 2025 7.0 wks 5,496 5,269 4.1%
November 2025 6.7 wks 5,469 5,313 2.9%
October 2025 9.0 wks 5,635 5,596 0.7%
September 2025 9.3 wks 5,640 5,460 3.2%
August 2025 11.9 wks 4,974 4,823 3.0%
July 2025 12.4 wks 4,348 4,178 3.9%
June 2025 11.1 wks 4,897 4,724 3.5%
May 2025 9.7 wks 4,679 4,486 4.1%
April 2025 6.3 wks 4,744 4,589 3.3%
March 2025 6.3 wks 4,879 4,686 4.0%
February 2025 6.3 wks 5,245 5,079 3.2%
January 2025 6.9 wks 4,868 4,675 4.0%
December 2024 7.3 wks 4,255 4,093 3.8%
November 2024 7.0 wks 4,228 4,100 3.0%
October 2024 9.4 wks 4,563 4,390 3.8%
September 2024 10.6 wks 4,722 4,521 4.3%
August 2024 11.0 wks 4,264 4,071 4.5%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 46.55% · 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 Cardiff (Llanishen) 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 Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 46.55% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Cardiff (Llanishen)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Cardiff (Llanishen) is 11.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Centre?
Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Centre is located at Thornbury House, Unit 11 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff. 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