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Northallerton Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Northallerton 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 Northallerton.

How Northallerton compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 60.36%, 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%
Northallerton Overall
60.36%
2025/26 figures
Northallerton Automatic
50.98%
Northallerton 1st Attempt
62.71%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Northallerton male pass rate
58.56%
Northallerton male automatic
48.24%
Northallerton male first attempt
60.52%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Northallerton female pass rate
62.62%
Northallerton female automatic
52.75%
Northallerton female first attempt
65.08%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
60.4%
Best year
61.8%
2018/19
Change since 2007/08
+7.5 pts
Years published
19
Northallerton Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Northallerton 52.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Northallerton 56.0%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Northallerton 54.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Northallerton 53.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Northallerton 59.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Northallerton 54.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Northallerton 56.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Northallerton 59.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Northallerton 59.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Northallerton 57.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Northallerton 58.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Northallerton 61.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Northallerton 57.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Northallerton 56.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Northallerton 60.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Northallerton 50.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Northallerton 53.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Northallerton 58.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Northallerton 60.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 60.4% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 60.4% 50.0% +10.3 3,244 1,958
2024/25 58.6% 48.7% +9.9 2,314 1,355
2023/24 53.8% 47.9% +6.0 2,942 1,584
2022/23 50.9% 48.4% +2.6 3,253 1,657
2021/22 60.2% 48.9% +11.4 3,446 2,076
2020/21 56.3% 49.8% +6.5 855 481
2019/20 57.6% 45.9% +11.6 2,701 1,555
2018/19 61.8% 45.8% +16.1 2,521 1,559
2017/18 58.5% 46.3% +12.2 3,092 1,809
2016/17 57.1% 47.1% +10.0 3,286 1,875
2015/16 59.5% 47.0% +12.4 2,852 1,696
2014/15 59.9% 46.9% +13.0 2,282 1,366
2013/14 56.0% 47.1% +9.0 2,502 1,402
2012/13 54.6% 47.1% +7.5 2,595 1,418
2011/12 59.8% 46.9% +12.9 2,553 1,527
2010/11 53.7% 46.3% +7.4 2,932 1,575
2009/10 54.9% 45.9% +9.0 2,447 1,343
2008/09 56.0% 45.3% +10.7 3,208 1,797
2007/08 52.8% 44.2% +8.6 3,062 1,618

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
8.9 weeks
3.0 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-7.4 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
29.5%
389 of 1,321 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.5
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 — 11.3 weeks September 2024 — 9.9 weeks October 2024 — 11.9 weeks November 2024 — 10.1 weeks December 2024 — 10.4 weeks January 2025 — 11.9 weeks February 2025 — 13.9 weeks March 2025 — 14.9 weeks April 2025 — 19.1 weeks May 2025 — 19.3 weeks June 2025 — 15.8 weeks July 2025 — 16.3 weeks August 2025 — 9.9 weeks September 2025 — 11.1 weeks October 2025 — 10.3 weeks November 2025 — 8.5 weeks December 2025 — 9.1 weeks January 2026 — 7.7 weeks February 2026 — 13.4 weeks March 2026 — 10.1 weeks April 2026 — 12.3 weeks May 2026 — 5.7 weeks June 2026 — 7.9 weeks July 2026 — 8.9 weeks 8.9

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 8.9 wks 1,321 932 29.5%
June 2026 7.9 wks 1,491 969 35.0%
May 2026 5.7 wks 1,530 1,080 29.4%
April 2026 12.3 wks 1,368 1,027 24.9%
March 2026 10.1 wks 1,346 998 25.9%
February 2026 13.4 wks 1,574 1,128 28.3%
January 2026 7.7 wks 1,510 1,103 27.0%
December 2025 9.1 wks 1,576 1,153 26.8%
November 2025 8.5 wks 1,523 1,251 17.9%
October 2025 10.3 wks 1,299 1,298 0.1%
September 2025 11.1 wks 1,190 1,087 8.7%
August 2025 9.9 wks 837 807 3.6%
July 2025 16.3 wks 784 756 3.6%
June 2025 15.8 wks 772 743 3.8%
May 2025 19.3 wks 804 768 4.5%
April 2025 19.1 wks 794 759 4.4%
March 2025 14.9 wks 792 755 4.7%
February 2025 13.9 wks 698 655 6.2%
January 2025 11.9 wks 726 706 2.8%
December 2024 10.4 wks 665 637 4.2%
November 2024 10.1 wks 767 695 9.4%
October 2024 11.9 wks 745 639 14.2%
September 2024 9.9 wks 663 629 5.1%
August 2024 11.3 wks 630 616 2.2%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 60.36% · 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 Northallerton 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 Northallerton Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 60.36% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Northallerton?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Northallerton is 8.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Northallerton Driving Test Centre?
Northallerton Driving Test Centre is located at Elder House, Northallerton. 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