Dunoon Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Dunoon 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 Dunoon.

How Dunoon compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 71.50%, 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%
Dunoon Overall
71.50%
2025/26 figures
Dunoon Automatic
60.53%
Dunoon 1st Attempt
72.18%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Dunoon male pass rate
67.57%
Dunoon male automatic
63.64%
Dunoon male first attempt
69.01%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Dunoon female pass rate
76.83%
Dunoon female automatic
56.25%
Dunoon female first attempt
75.81%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Dunoon has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
71.5%
Best year
71.5%
2025/26
Change since 2008/09
+10.9 pts
Years published
15
Dunoon Great Britain average
40% 49% 58% 66% 75% 2009 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2008/09 — Dunoon 60.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Dunoon 50.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2013/14 — Dunoon 55.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Dunoon 62.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Dunoon 62.6%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Dunoon 66.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Dunoon 59.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Dunoon 58.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Dunoon 61.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Dunoon 62.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Dunoon 58.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Dunoon 56.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Dunoon 55.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Dunoon 62.8%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Dunoon 71.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 71.5% 50.0%
View all 15 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 71.5% 50.0% +21.5 193 138
2024/25 62.8% 48.7% +14.1 183 115
2023/24 55.4% 47.9% +7.5 222 123
2022/23 56.0% 48.4% +7.6 209 117
2021/22 58.6% 48.9% +9.7 297 174
2020/21 62.7% 49.8% +12.9 51 32
2019/20 61.2% 45.9% +15.3 209 128
2018/19 58.2% 45.8% +12.4 239 139
2017/18 59.5% 46.3% +13.2 220 131
2016/17 66.5% 47.1% +19.4 203 135
2015/16 62.6% 47.0% +15.5 179 112
2014/15 62.6% 46.9% +15.7 187 117
2013/14 55.4% 47.1% +8.3 195 108
2009/10 50.2% 45.9% +4.3 231 116
2008/09 60.6% 45.3% +15.3 241 146

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
21.1 weeks
9.2 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-2.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 58 slots
Weeks to open availability
21.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 7 14 21 28 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 14.3 weeks September 2024 — 17.7 weeks October 2024 — 18.6 weeks November 2024 — 16.6 weeks December 2024 — 15.9 weeks January 2025 — 20.0 weeks February 2025 — 19.9 weeks March 2025 — 19.8 weeks April 2025 — 21.6 weeks May 2025 — 23.0 weeks June 2025 — 17.0 weeks July 2025 — 23.3 weeks August 2025 — 23.7 weeks September 2025 — 23.1 weeks October 2025 — 20.1 weeks November 2025 — 22.9 weeks December 2025 — 21.2 weeks January 2026 — 23.9 weeks February 2026 — 24.0 weeks March 2026 — 24.1 weeks April 2026 — 25.3 weeks May 2026 — 25.6 weeks June 2026 — 23.9 weeks July 2026 — 21.1 weeks 21.1

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 21.1 wks 58 58 0.0%
June 2026 23.9 wks 70 70 0.0%
May 2026 25.6 wks 60 60 0.0%
April 2026 25.3 wks 70 70 0.0%
March 2026 24.1 wks 60 60 0.0%
February 2026 24.0 wks 75 71 5.3%
January 2026 23.9 wks 60 60 0.0%
December 2025 21.2 wks 75 75 0.0%
November 2025 22.9 wks 65 65 0.0%
October 2025 20.1 wks 70 70 0.0%
September 2025 23.1 wks 80 80 0.0%
August 2025 23.7 wks 95 94 1.1%
July 2025 23.3 wks 95 95 0.0%
June 2025 17.0 wks 106 105 0.9%
May 2025 23.0 wks 110 110 0.0%
April 2025 21.6 wks 100 100 0.0%
March 2025 19.8 wks 90 90 0.0%
February 2025 19.9 wks 80 77 3.8%
January 2025 20.0 wks 75 72 4.0%
December 2024 15.9 wks 65 65 0.0%
November 2024 16.6 wks 75 73 2.7%
October 2024 18.6 wks 76 76 0.0%
September 2024 17.7 wks 88 88 0.0%
August 2024 14.3 wks 84 84 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 71.50% · 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 Dunoon 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 Dunoon Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 71.50% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Dunoon?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Dunoon is 21.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Dunoon Driving Test Centre?
Dunoon Driving Test Centre is located at Dunoon Business Centre, Dunoon. 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