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Colchester Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Colchester 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 Colchester.

How Colchester compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 50.61%, 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%
Colchester Overall
50.61%
2025/26 figures
Colchester Automatic
43.50%
Colchester 1st Attempt
51.15%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Colchester male pass rate
51.67%
Colchester male automatic
44.28%
Colchester male first attempt
53.29%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Colchester female pass rate
49.39%
Colchester female automatic
42.96%
Colchester female first attempt
48.76%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
50.6%
Best year
54.9%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+13.8 pts
Years published
19
Colchester Great Britain average
25% 34% 43% 51% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Colchester 36.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Colchester 34.1%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Colchester 32.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Colchester 37.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Colchester 38.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Colchester 40.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Colchester 38.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Colchester 40.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Colchester 41.2%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Colchester 41.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Colchester 40.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Colchester 39.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Colchester 43.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Colchester 54.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Colchester 46.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Colchester 44.1%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Colchester 46.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Colchester 48.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Colchester 50.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 50.6% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 50.6% 50.0% +0.6 7,756 3,925
2024/25 48.0% 48.7% -0.7 9,977 4,788
2023/24 46.5% 47.9% -1.4 9,923 4,616
2022/23 44.1% 48.4% -4.3 10,122 4,462
2021/22 46.2% 48.9% -2.6 8,634 3,993
2020/21 54.9% 49.8% +5.1 1,274 699
2019/20 43.9% 45.9% -2.0 6,009 2,637
2018/19 39.8% 45.8% -6.0 6,530 2,600
2017/18 40.1% 46.3% -6.2 7,607 3,052
2016/17 41.3% 47.1% -5.8 6,839 2,823
2015/16 41.2% 47.0% -5.8 6,329 2,608
2014/15 40.8% 46.9% -6.1 5,947 2,428
2013/14 38.8% 47.1% -8.3 5,451 2,115
2012/13 40.1% 47.1% -7.0 5,214 2,091
2011/12 38.8% 46.9% -8.2 6,589 2,554
2010/11 37.2% 46.3% -9.2 7,626 2,836
2009/10 32.5% 45.9% -13.4 6,577 2,135
2008/09 34.1% 45.3% -11.2 6,830 2,329
2007/08 36.8% 44.2% -7.4 8,066 2,971

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
12.4 weeks
0.5 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+1.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.6%
147 of 2,648 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.5
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 — 7.0 weeks September 2024 — 5.7 weeks October 2024 — 6.0 weeks November 2024 — 4.9 weeks December 2024 — 7.0 weeks January 2025 — 7.1 weeks February 2025 — 6.1 weeks March 2025 — 5.7 weeks April 2025 — 6.1 weeks May 2025 — 7.9 weeks June 2025 — 8.7 weeks July 2025 — 11.4 weeks August 2025 — 11.7 weeks September 2025 — 16.1 weeks October 2025 — 14.8 weeks November 2025 — 12.4 weeks December 2025 — 11.7 weeks January 2026 — 12.5 weeks February 2026 — 18.3 weeks March 2026 — 16.3 weeks April 2026 — 9.6 weeks May 2026 — 8.1 weeks June 2026 — 9.4 weeks July 2026 — 12.4 weeks 12.4

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 12.4 wks 2,648 2,501 5.6%
June 2026 9.4 wks 2,718 2,299 15.4%
May 2026 8.1 wks 2,046 1,940 5.2%
April 2026 9.6 wks 1,872 1,776 5.1%
March 2026 16.3 wks 1,736 1,634 5.9%
February 2026 18.3 wks 1,396 1,324 5.2%
January 2026 12.5 wks 1,828 1,751 4.2%
December 2025 11.7 wks 2,336 2,225 4.8%
November 2025 12.4 wks 2,530 2,381 5.9%
October 2025 14.8 wks 2,728 2,628 3.7%
September 2025 16.1 wks 2,974 2,804 5.7%
August 2025 11.7 wks 3,078 2,895 5.9%
July 2025 11.4 wks 3,041 2,835 6.8%
June 2025 8.7 wks 3,209 3,003 6.4%
May 2025 7.9 wks 3,058 2,837 7.2%
April 2025 6.1 wks 2,453 2,290 6.6%
March 2025 5.7 wks 2,528 2,353 6.9%
February 2025 6.1 wks 2,649 2,500 5.6%
January 2025 7.1 wks 2,829 2,672 5.5%
December 2024 7.0 wks 3,037 2,889 4.9%
November 2024 4.9 wks 3,016 2,902 3.8%
October 2024 6.0 wks 3,207 3,060 4.6%
September 2024 5.7 wks 3,084 2,717 11.9%
August 2024 7.0 wks 2,681 2,523 5.9%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 50.61% · 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 Colchester 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 Colchester Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 50.61% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Colchester?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Colchester is 12.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Colchester Driving Test Centre?
Colchester Driving Test Centre is located at Grange Way, Colchester. 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