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Hartlepool Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool.

How Hartlepool compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.03%, 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%
Hartlepool Overall
51.03%
2025/26 figures
Hartlepool Automatic
45.29%
Hartlepool 1st Attempt
51.91%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Hartlepool male pass rate
50.99%
Hartlepool male automatic
44.60%
Hartlepool male first attempt
52.87%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Hartlepool female pass rate
51.09%
Hartlepool female automatic
45.78%
Hartlepool female first attempt
50.85%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
51.0%
Best year
57.9%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+9.0 pts
Years published
19
Hartlepool Great Britain average
35% 43% 50% 58% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Hartlepool 42.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Hartlepool 45.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Hartlepool 45.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Hartlepool 46.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Hartlepool 53.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Hartlepool 51.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Hartlepool 54.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Hartlepool 55.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Hartlepool 53.7%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Hartlepool 53.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Hartlepool 54.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Hartlepool 54.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Hartlepool 54.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Hartlepool 57.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Hartlepool 57.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Hartlepool 52.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Hartlepool 48.2%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Hartlepool 49.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Hartlepool 51.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.0% 50.0% +1.0 5,847 2,984
2024/25 49.7% 48.7% +1.0 5,725 2,847
2023/24 48.2% 47.9% +0.3 7,964 3,838
2022/23 52.5% 48.4% +4.1 7,571 3,972
2021/22 57.9% 48.9% +9.0 4,395 2,544
2020/21 57.3% 49.8% +7.5 890 510
2019/20 54.1% 45.9% +8.2 5,018 2,716
2018/19 54.2% 45.8% +8.4 4,838 2,620
2017/18 54.4% 46.3% +8.0 4,866 2,645
2016/17 53.1% 47.1% +6.0 5,952 3,158
2015/16 53.7% 47.0% +6.7 4,297 2,309
2014/15 55.4% 46.9% +8.5 4,513 2,498
2013/14 54.3% 47.1% +7.2 4,315 2,343
2012/13 51.0% 47.1% +3.9 3,774 1,925
2011/12 53.3% 46.9% +6.3 4,458 2,374
2010/11 46.6% 46.3% +0.3 4,632 2,160
2009/10 45.8% 45.9% -0.0 5,344 2,450
2008/09 45.8% 45.3% +0.5 6,092 2,788
2007/08 42.0% 44.2% -2.2 5,690 2,390

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
13.4 weeks
1.5 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-9.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
26.1%
720 of 2,756 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.5
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 14.3 weeks September 2024 — 14.0 weeks October 2024 — 14.7 weeks November 2024 — 12.6 weeks December 2024 — 13.0 weeks January 2025 — 13.8 weeks February 2025 — 17.4 weeks March 2025 — 18.6 weeks April 2025 — 20.0 weeks May 2025 — 21.6 weeks June 2025 — 22.0 weeks July 2025 — 22.6 weeks August 2025 — 23.0 weeks September 2025 — 19.4 weeks October 2025 — 21.0 weeks November 2025 — 9.4 weeks December 2025 — 6.9 weeks January 2026 — 7.4 weeks February 2026 — 8.4 weeks March 2026 — 9.9 weeks April 2026 — 11.1 weeks May 2026 — 11.0 weeks June 2026 — 8.1 weeks July 2026 — 13.4 weeks 13.4

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 13.4 wks 2,756 2,036 26.1%
June 2026 8.1 wks 3,013 2,044 32.2%
May 2026 11.0 wks 3,113 2,076 33.3%
April 2026 11.1 wks 3,010 2,152 28.5%
March 2026 9.9 wks 2,921 2,175 25.5%
February 2026 8.4 wks 2,988 2,134 28.6%
January 2026 7.4 wks 3,094 2,198 29.0%
December 2025 6.9 wks 3,181 2,134 32.9%
November 2025 9.4 wks 1,737 1,657 4.6%
October 2025 21.0 wks 1,549 1,495 3.5%
September 2025 19.4 wks 1,524 1,433 6.0%
August 2025 23.0 wks 1,531 1,446 5.6%
July 2025 22.6 wks 1,379 1,307 5.2%
June 2025 22.0 wks 1,367 1,333 2.5%
May 2025 21.6 wks 1,377 1,294 6.0%
April 2025 20.0 wks 1,456 1,408 3.3%
March 2025 18.6 wks 1,591 1,507 5.3%
February 2025 17.4 wks 1,751 1,677 4.2%
January 2025 13.8 wks 1,785 1,708 4.3%
December 2024 13.0 wks 1,951 1,870 4.2%
November 2024 12.6 wks 1,980 1,907 3.7%
October 2024 14.7 wks 2,206 1,871 15.2%
September 2024 14.0 wks 2,345 1,896 19.1%
August 2024 14.3 wks 2,055 1,835 10.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.03% · 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 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.03% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Hartlepool?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Hartlepool is 13.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Hartlepool Driving Test Centre?
Hartlepool Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 20, Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate, Hartlepool. 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