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Horsforth Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Horsforth 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 Leeds.

How Horsforth compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 49.68%, 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%
Horsforth Overall
49.68%
2025/26 figures
Horsforth Automatic
45.25%
Horsforth 1st Attempt
51.14%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Horsforth male pass rate
49.01%
Horsforth male automatic
45.79%
Horsforth male first attempt
50.54%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Horsforth female pass rate
50.54%
Horsforth female automatic
44.91%
Horsforth female first attempt
51.85%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
49.7%
Best year
51.3%
2024/25
Change since 2007/08
+14.8 pts
Years published
19
Horsforth Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Horsforth 34.9%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Horsforth 42.2%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Horsforth 41.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Horsforth 43.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Horsforth 46.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Horsforth 46.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Horsforth 46.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Horsforth 45.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Horsforth 47.1%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Horsforth 46.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Horsforth 45.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Horsforth 44.9%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Horsforth 45.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Horsforth 45.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Horsforth 48.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Horsforth 49.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Horsforth 50.3%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Horsforth 51.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Horsforth 49.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 49.7% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 49.7% 50.0% -0.4 12,466 6,193
2024/25 51.3% 48.7% +2.6 11,935 6,119
2023/24 50.3% 47.9% +2.5 11,326 5,702
2022/23 49.8% 48.4% +1.4 9,236 4,600
2021/22 48.9% 48.9% +0.0 8,629 4,218
2020/21 45.7% 49.8% -4.1 2,038 932
2019/20 45.1% 45.9% -0.8 10,409 4,697
2018/19 44.9% 45.8% -0.9 9,822 4,408
2017/18 45.3% 46.3% -1.0 10,492 4,756
2016/17 46.3% 47.1% -0.8 9,300 4,307
2015/16 47.1% 47.0% +0.1 9,195 4,333
2014/15 45.6% 46.9% -1.3 9,437 4,303
2013/14 46.5% 47.1% -0.5 8,481 3,947
2012/13 46.5% 47.1% -0.7 7,350 3,415
2011/12 46.3% 46.9% -0.6 8,306 3,845
2010/11 43.0% 46.3% -3.3 8,971 3,859
2009/10 41.1% 45.9% -4.8 7,417 3,045
2008/09 42.2% 45.3% -3.1 9,301 3,926
2007/08 34.9% 44.2% -9.4 9,833 3,428

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.7 weeks
1.2 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-9.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
39.1%
2,274 of 5,823 slots
Weeks to open availability
14.0
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 — 12.4 weeks September 2024 — 12.3 weeks October 2024 — 11.7 weeks November 2024 — 12.9 weeks December 2024 — 13.4 weeks January 2025 — 15.6 weeks February 2025 — 15.3 weeks March 2025 — 15.7 weeks April 2025 — 16.5 weeks May 2025 — 19.7 weeks June 2025 — 19.1 weeks July 2025 — 19.7 weeks August 2025 — 15.3 weeks September 2025 — 16.6 weeks October 2025 — 10.7 weeks November 2025 — 8.6 weeks December 2025 — 4.0 weeks January 2026 — 4.9 weeks February 2026 — 7.1 weeks March 2026 — 7.9 weeks April 2026 — 7.1 weeks May 2026 — 8.6 weeks June 2026 — 9.4 weeks July 2026 — 10.7 weeks 10.7

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 10.7 wks 5,823 3,549 39.1%
June 2026 9.4 wks 6,307 3,701 41.3%
May 2026 8.6 wks 6,095 3,856 36.7%
April 2026 7.1 wks 5,997 3,988 33.5%
March 2026 7.9 wks 5,802 3,890 33.0%
February 2026 7.1 wks 5,958 4,165 30.1%
January 2026 4.9 wks 5,762 4,335 24.8%
December 2025 4.0 wks 4,965 3,905 21.3%
November 2025 8.6 wks 3,291 3,152 4.2%
October 2025 10.7 wks 3,113 3,078 1.1%
September 2025 16.6 wks 3,196 3,033 5.1%
August 2025 15.3 wks 3,188 3,025 5.1%
July 2025 19.7 wks 2,969 2,826 4.8%
June 2025 19.1 wks 3,328 3,165 4.9%
May 2025 19.7 wks 3,586 3,417 4.7%
April 2025 16.5 wks 3,684 3,518 4.5%
March 2025 15.7 wks 3,757 3,579 4.7%
February 2025 15.3 wks 4,060 3,887 4.3%
January 2025 15.6 wks 4,188 4,012 4.2%
December 2024 13.4 wks 4,190 3,956 5.6%
November 2024 12.9 wks 4,497 3,999 11.1%
October 2024 11.7 wks 5,209 3,856 26.0%
September 2024 12.3 wks 5,363 3,866 27.9%
August 2024 12.4 wks 5,257 3,721 29.2%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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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 Horsforth 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 Horsforth Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 49.68% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Horsforth?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Horsforth is 10.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Horsforth Driving Test Centre?
Horsforth Driving Test Centre is located at Room 013 Woodside House, Leeds. 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