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Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Leicester (Wigston) 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 Leicester.

How Leicester (Wigston) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.23%, 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%
Leicester (Wigston) Overall
51.23%
2025/26 figures
Leicester (Wigston) Automatic
46.06%
Leicester (Wigston) 1st Attempt
50.24%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Leicester (Wigston) male pass rate
53.02%
Leicester (Wigston) male automatic
47.59%
Leicester (Wigston) male first attempt
52.45%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Leicester (Wigston) female pass rate
48.82%
Leicester (Wigston) female automatic
45.15%
Leicester (Wigston) female first attempt
47.24%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
51.2%
Best year
51.2%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+9.6 pts
Years published
18
Leicester (Wigston) Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.2%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Leicester (Wigston) 43.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Leicester (Wigston) 44.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Leicester (Wigston) 45.6%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Leicester (Wigston) 44.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Leicester (Wigston) 43.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Leicester (Wigston) 42.6%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Leicester (Wigston) 41.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Leicester (Wigston) 43.2%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Leicester (Wigston) 42.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Leicester (Wigston) 42.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Leicester (Wigston) 43.7%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Leicester (Wigston) 43.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Leicester (Wigston) 51.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.2% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.2% 50.0% +1.2 18,868 9,666
2024/25 43.9% 48.7% -4.8 16,361 7,182
2023/24 43.7% 47.9% -4.2 16,050 7,017
2022/23 42.3% 48.4% -6.0 14,944 6,328
2021/22 42.7% 48.9% -6.2 13,411 5,720
2020/21 43.2% 49.8% -6.6 2,905 1,256
2019/20 41.9% 45.9% -4.0 12,070 5,055
2018/19 42.6% 45.8% -3.2 10,312 4,396
2017/18 43.4% 46.3% -2.9 10,368 4,496
2016/17 44.9% 47.1% -2.2 9,009 4,045
2015/16 45.6% 47.0% -1.5 7,750 3,533
2014/15 44.9% 46.9% -2.0 8,152 3,660
2013/14 41.3% 47.1% -5.8 8,346 3,447
2012/13 41.4% 47.1% -5.8 8,178 3,382
2011/12 41.2% 46.9% -5.7 8,082 3,329
2009/10 43.2% 45.9% -2.7 5,064 2,186
2008/09 41.2% 45.3% -4.1 6,707 2,763
2007/08 41.6% 44.2% -2.6 7,007 2,914

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Leicester (Wigston), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for September 2026.

Typical wait
12.7 weeks
0.3 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.9 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
7.7%
547 of 7,084 slots
Weeks to open availability
23.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 12.2 weeks November 2024 — 8.7 weeks December 2024 — 8.0 weeks January 2025 — 8.3 weeks February 2025 — 8.9 weeks March 2025 — 9.0 weeks April 2025 — 7.9 weeks May 2025 — 9.3 weeks June 2025 — 8.0 weeks July 2025 — 12.0 weeks August 2025 — 9.4 weeks September 2025 — 13.6 weeks October 2025 — 14.0 weeks November 2025 — 9.4 weeks December 2025 — 5.9 weeks January 2026 — 8.1 weeks February 2026 — 6.6 weeks March 2026 — 5.7 weeks April 2026 — 5.9 weeks May 2026 — 5.6 weeks June 2026 — 7.7 weeks July 2026 — 7.1 weeks August 2026 — 7.1 weeks September 2026 — 12.7 weeks 12.7

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for September 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 12.7 wks 7,084 6,537 7.7%
August 2026 7.1 wks 7,016 6,503 7.3%
July 2026 7.1 wks 6,422 5,897 8.2%
June 2026 7.7 wks 5,985 5,675 5.2%
May 2026 5.6 wks 4,897 4,664 4.8%
April 2026 5.9 wks 5,083 4,842 4.7%
March 2026 5.7 wks 5,355 5,117 4.4%
February 2026 6.6 wks 5,406 5,172 4.3%
January 2026 8.1 wks 5,179 4,922 5.0%
December 2025 5.9 wks 5,063 4,847 4.3%
November 2025 9.4 wks 5,146 4,947 3.9%
October 2025 14.0 wks 5,045 4,995 1.0%
September 2025 13.6 wks 5,995 5,735 4.3%
August 2025 9.4 wks 6,161 5,914 4.0%
July 2025 12.0 wks 5,877 5,584 5.0%
June 2025 8.0 wks 6,383 6,096 4.5%
May 2025 9.3 wks 6,557 6,244 4.8%
April 2025 7.9 wks 5,901 5,598 5.1%
March 2025 9.0 wks 5,785 5,506 4.8%
February 2025 8.9 wks 5,636 5,438 3.5%
January 2025 8.3 wks 5,959 5,605 5.9%
December 2024 8.0 wks 4,939 4,849 1.8%
November 2024 8.7 wks 5,744 5,641 1.8%
October 2024 12.2 wks 6,410 6,053 5.6%

Driving instructors near Leicester (Wigston) test centre

Top-rated local driving schools within 10 miles. Learners who take lessons near the centre get to practise its roads.

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Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.23% · 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.

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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 Leicester (Wigston) 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 Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.23% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Leicester (Wigston)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Leicester (Wigston) is 12.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre?
Leicester (Wigston) Driving Test Centre is located at Tigers Road, off Saffron Road, Leicester. 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