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Nottingham (Colwick ) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Nottingham (Colwick ) 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 Nottingham.

How Nottingham (Colwick ) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 46.42%, 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%
Nottingham (Colwick ) Overall
46.42%
2025/26 figures
Nottingham (Colwick ) Automatic
42.41%
Nottingham (Colwick ) 1st Attempt
47.57%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Nottingham (Colwick ) male pass rate
45.78%
Nottingham (Colwick ) male automatic
43.32%
Nottingham (Colwick ) male first attempt
47.31%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Nottingham (Colwick ) female pass rate
47.27%
Nottingham (Colwick ) female automatic
41.82%
Nottingham (Colwick ) female first attempt
47.90%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Nottingham (Colwick ) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
46.4%
Best year
49.1%
2020/21
Change since 2008/09
+5.8 pts
Years published
17
Nottingham (Colwick ) Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 40.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 42.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 49.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 44.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 47.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 48.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 47.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 48.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 46.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 47.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 44.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 49.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 48.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 47.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 45.3%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 45.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Nottingham (Colwick ) 46.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 46.4% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 46.4% 50.0% -3.6 15,150 7,032
2024/25 45.5% 48.7% -3.2 11,849 5,395
2023/24 45.3% 47.9% -2.6 10,453 4,737
2022/23 47.7% 48.4% -0.7 9,323 4,443
2021/22 48.5% 48.9% -0.3 7,957 3,862
2020/21 49.1% 49.8% -0.7 2,513 1,235
2019/20 44.6% 45.9% -1.3 8,584 3,831
2018/19 47.3% 45.8% +1.6 8,923 4,224
2017/18 46.5% 46.3% +0.2 8,888 4,134
2016/17 48.5% 47.1% +1.4 7,773 3,771
2015/16 47.3% 47.0% +0.2 6,434 3,043
2014/15 48.7% 46.9% +1.8 6,926 3,372
2013/14 47.0% 47.1% -0.1 8,308 3,903
2012/13 44.6% 47.1% -2.5 7,745 3,455
2011/12 49.1% 46.9% +2.2 7,975 3,917
2009/10 42.3% 45.9% -3.6 8,072 3,416
2008/09 40.6% 45.3% -4.7 7,140 2,898

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
8.3 weeks
3.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-3.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.3%
292 of 5,467 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 6.4 weeks September 2024 — 6.4 weeks October 2024 — 7.0 weeks November 2024 — 6.5 weeks December 2024 — 8.0 weeks January 2025 — 7.4 weeks February 2025 — 8.0 weeks March 2025 — 11.0 weeks April 2025 — 12.1 weeks May 2025 — 13.3 weeks June 2025 — 10.0 weeks July 2025 — 11.3 weeks August 2025 — 12.6 weeks September 2025 — 16.7 weeks October 2025 — 17.3 weeks November 2025 — 11.6 weeks December 2025 — 14.3 weeks January 2026 — 10.9 weeks February 2026 — 8.6 weeks March 2026 — 10.7 weeks April 2026 — 12.0 weeks May 2026 — 14.9 weeks June 2026 — 13.3 weeks July 2026 — 8.3 weeks 8.3

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 8.3 wks 5,467 5,175 5.3%
June 2026 13.3 wks 5,741 5,438 5.3%
May 2026 14.9 wks 4,612 4,372 5.2%
April 2026 12.0 wks 4,262 4,034 5.3%
March 2026 10.7 wks 4,271 4,087 4.3%
February 2026 8.6 wks 5,072 4,927 2.9%
January 2026 10.9 wks 4,845 4,659 3.8%
December 2025 14.3 wks 5,205 4,947 5.0%
November 2025 11.6 wks 5,186 4,955 4.5%
October 2025 17.3 wks 5,045 5,023 0.4%
September 2025 16.7 wks 5,419 5,151 4.9%
August 2025 12.6 wks 5,362 5,128 4.4%
July 2025 11.3 wks 5,167 4,883 5.5%
June 2025 10.0 wks 5,447 5,162 5.2%
May 2025 13.3 wks 4,772 4,524 5.2%
April 2025 12.1 wks 4,640 4,398 5.2%
March 2025 11.0 wks 4,360 4,188 3.9%
February 2025 8.0 wks 4,682 4,516 3.5%
January 2025 7.4 wks 4,666 4,462 4.4%
December 2024 8.0 wks 4,660 4,456 4.4%
November 2024 6.5 wks 4,209 4,039 4.0%
October 2024 7.0 wks 3,626 3,481 4.0%
September 2024 6.4 wks 3,719 3,532 5.0%
August 2024 6.4 wks 3,523 2,982 15.4%

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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 Nottingham (Colwick ) 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 Nottingham (Colwick ) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 46.42% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Nottingham (Colwick )?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Nottingham (Colwick ) is 8.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Nottingham (Colwick ) Driving Test Centre?
Nottingham (Colwick ) Driving Test Centre is located at Private Road No 5, Nottingham. 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