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Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough.

How Middlesbrough compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.67%, 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%
Middlesbrough Overall
47.67%
2025/26 figures
Middlesbrough Automatic
43.61%
Middlesbrough 1st Attempt
47.13%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Middlesbrough male pass rate
48.29%
Middlesbrough male automatic
42.83%
Middlesbrough male first attempt
47.66%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Middlesbrough female pass rate
46.97%
Middlesbrough female automatic
44.05%
Middlesbrough female first attempt
46.54%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
47.7%
Best year
52.9%
2015/16
Change since 2007/08
+6.2 pts
Years published
19
Middlesbrough Great Britain average
35% 41% 48% 54% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Middlesbrough 41.5%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Middlesbrough 46.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Middlesbrough 47.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Middlesbrough 48.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Middlesbrough 49.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Middlesbrough 50.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Middlesbrough 48.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Middlesbrough 50.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Middlesbrough 52.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Middlesbrough 51.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Middlesbrough 51.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Middlesbrough 49.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Middlesbrough 51.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Middlesbrough 52.2%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Middlesbrough 52.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Middlesbrough 49.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Middlesbrough 51.0%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Middlesbrough 48.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Middlesbrough 47.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 47.7% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 47.7% 50.0% -2.4 8,854 4,221
2024/25 48.3% 48.7% -0.4 8,952 4,321
2023/24 51.0% 47.9% +3.2 8,865 4,525
2022/23 49.7% 48.4% +1.4 10,130 5,037
2021/22 52.6% 48.9% +3.7 8,346 4,389
2020/21 52.2% 49.8% +2.4 2,803 1,463
2019/20 51.0% 45.9% +5.0 8,981 4,577
2018/19 49.3% 45.8% +3.5 9,855 4,854
2017/18 51.0% 46.3% +4.7 10,248 5,224
2016/17 51.2% 47.1% +4.1 10,803 5,534
2015/16 52.9% 47.0% +5.8 8,987 4,751
2014/15 50.0% 46.9% +3.1 9,483 4,739
2013/14 48.3% 47.1% +1.2 9,042 4,363
2012/13 50.8% 47.1% +3.6 8,503 4,317
2011/12 49.0% 46.9% +2.1 9,909 4,856
2010/11 48.7% 46.3% +2.4 10,439 5,089
2009/10 47.6% 45.9% +1.7 9,291 4,419
2008/09 46.3% 45.3% +1.0 11,262 5,212
2007/08 41.5% 44.2% -2.7 9,205 3,819

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
14.3 weeks
2.4 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
7.9%
240 of 3,041 slots
Weeks to open availability
21.3
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 — 17.8 weeks September 2024 — 16.0 weeks October 2024 — 14.7 weeks November 2024 — 15.7 weeks December 2024 — 14.0 weeks January 2025 — 14.7 weeks February 2025 — 17.9 weeks March 2025 — 18.4 weeks April 2025 — 16.7 weeks May 2025 — 14.9 weeks June 2025 — 17.6 weeks July 2025 — 15.6 weeks August 2025 — 19.3 weeks September 2025 — 20.1 weeks October 2025 — 17.0 weeks November 2025 — 12.9 weeks December 2025 — 14.8 weeks January 2026 — 16.6 weeks February 2026 — 16.0 weeks March 2026 — 14.7 weeks April 2026 — 10.3 weeks May 2026 — 13.0 weeks June 2026 — 11.9 weeks July 2026 — 14.3 weeks 14.3

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 14.3 wks 3,041 2,801 7.9%
June 2026 11.9 wks 3,275 2,802 14.4%
May 2026 13.0 wks 3,091 2,823 8.7%
April 2026 10.3 wks 3,116 2,904 6.8%
March 2026 14.7 wks 2,995 2,830 5.5%
February 2026 16.0 wks 3,011 2,862 4.9%
January 2026 16.6 wks 2,989 2,850 4.7%
December 2025 14.8 wks 2,971 2,767 6.9%
November 2025 12.9 wks 2,876 2,730 5.1%
October 2025 17.0 wks 2,820 2,798 0.8%
September 2025 20.1 wks 3,110 2,957 4.9%
August 2025 19.3 wks 2,928 2,781 5.0%
July 2025 15.6 wks 2,877 2,728 5.2%
June 2025 17.6 wks 3,101 2,950 4.9%
May 2025 14.9 wks 3,225 3,071 4.8%
April 2025 16.7 wks 3,458 3,298 4.6%
March 2025 18.4 wks 3,631 3,457 4.8%
February 2025 17.9 wks 3,962 3,808 3.9%
January 2025 14.7 wks 4,141 3,906 5.7%
December 2024 14.0 wks 4,013 3,676 8.4%
November 2024 15.7 wks 3,844 3,454 10.1%
October 2024 14.7 wks 3,880 3,248 16.3%
September 2024 16.0 wks 3,767 3,200 15.1%
August 2024 17.8 wks 3,676 3,147 14.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 47.67% · 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 47.67% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Middlesbrough?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Middlesbrough is 14.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre?
Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre is located at Maxwell Road, Middlesbrough. 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