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Farnborough Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Farnborough 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 Farnborough.

How Farnborough compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 59.70%, 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%
Farnborough Overall
59.70%
2025/26 figures
Farnborough Automatic
52.18%
Farnborough 1st Attempt
60.13%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Farnborough male pass rate
61.67%
Farnborough male automatic
52.59%
Farnborough male first attempt
62.47%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Farnborough female pass rate
57.61%
Farnborough female automatic
51.95%
Farnborough female first attempt
57.60%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
59.7%
Best year
59.7%
2025/26
Change since 2008/09
+10.0 pts
Years published
17
Farnborough Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Farnborough 49.7%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Farnborough 49.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Farnborough 53.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Farnborough 50.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Farnborough 53.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Farnborough 54.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Farnborough 55.2%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Farnborough 54.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Farnborough 58.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Farnborough 54.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Farnborough 51.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Farnborough 58.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Farnborough 57.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Farnborough 55.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Farnborough 58.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Farnborough 58.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Farnborough 59.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 59.7% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 59.7% 50.0% +9.7 10,482 6,258
2024/25 58.3% 48.7% +9.6 8,041 4,689
2023/24 58.4% 47.9% +10.5 10,712 6,253
2022/23 55.8% 48.4% +7.4 8,889 4,957
2021/22 57.2% 48.9% +8.3 8,257 4,719
2020/21 58.6% 49.8% +8.8 2,988 1,752
2019/20 51.4% 45.9% +5.5 10,871 5,588
2018/19 54.0% 45.8% +8.2 10,779 5,822
2017/18 58.4% 46.3% +12.0 10,435 6,090
2016/17 54.3% 47.1% +7.2 12,807 6,952
2015/16 55.2% 47.0% +8.1 10,139 5,594
2014/15 54.0% 46.9% +7.1 10,359 5,597
2013/14 53.3% 47.1% +6.2 9,364 4,987
2012/13 50.5% 47.1% +3.3 9,115 4,599
2011/12 53.7% 46.9% +6.8 9,464 5,082
2009/10 49.3% 45.9% +3.4 9,529 4,694
2008/09 49.7% 45.3% +4.4 3,026 1,503

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
16.0 weeks
4.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-3.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.5%
211 of 4,742 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 10.6 weeks September 2024 — 12.1 weeks October 2024 — 12.7 weeks November 2024 — 13.1 weeks December 2024 — 13.4 weeks January 2025 — 16.1 weeks February 2025 — 19.3 weeks March 2025 — 17.8 weeks April 2025 — 13.1 weeks May 2025 — 16.1 weeks June 2025 — 19.1 weeks July 2025 — 19.3 weeks August 2025 — 18.7 weeks September 2025 — 15.4 weeks October 2025 — 16.3 weeks November 2025 — 15.6 weeks December 2025 — 14.4 weeks January 2026 — 11.3 weeks February 2026 — 14.7 weeks March 2026 — 7.1 weeks April 2026 — 10.4 weeks May 2026 — 10.7 weeks June 2026 — 14.4 weeks July 2026 — 16.0 weeks 16.0

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 16.0 wks 4,742 4,531 4.5%
June 2026 14.4 wks 4,920 4,711 4.3%
May 2026 10.7 wks 4,047 3,856 4.7%
April 2026 10.4 wks 3,964 3,740 5.7%
March 2026 7.1 wks 3,862 3,644 5.6%
February 2026 14.7 wks 3,814 3,604 5.5%
January 2026 11.3 wks 3,353 3,204 4.4%
December 2025 14.4 wks 3,254 3,095 4.9%
November 2025 15.6 wks 3,047 2,913 4.4%
October 2025 16.3 wks 3,150 3,130 0.6%
September 2025 15.4 wks 3,213 3,042 5.3%
August 2025 18.7 wks 2,708 2,562 5.4%
July 2025 19.3 wks 2,919 2,769 5.1%
June 2025 19.1 wks 2,840 2,689 5.3%
May 2025 16.1 wks 2,849 2,690 5.6%
April 2025 13.1 wks 2,806 2,679 4.5%
March 2025 17.8 wks 2,741 2,615 4.6%
February 2025 19.3 wks 2,657 2,528 4.9%
January 2025 16.1 wks 2,637 2,522 4.4%
December 2024 13.4 wks 2,577 2,435 5.5%
November 2024 13.1 wks 2,538 2,463 3.0%
October 2024 12.7 wks 2,806 2,680 4.5%
September 2024 12.1 wks 2,356 2,226 5.5%
August 2024 10.6 wks 2,282 2,155 5.6%

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Centre average: 59.70% · 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 Farnborough 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 Farnborough Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 59.70% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Farnborough?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Farnborough is 16.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Farnborough Driving Test Centre?
Farnborough Driving Test Centre is located at 35 Hercules Way, Aerospace Boulevard, Farnborough. 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