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Oban Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Oban 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 Oban.

How Oban compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 66.15%, 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%
Oban Overall
66.15%
2025/26 figures
Oban Automatic
48.15%
Oban 1st Attempt
66.31%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Oban male pass rate
62.58%
Oban male automatic
33.33%
Oban male first attempt
64.04%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Oban female pass rate
69.81%
Oban female automatic
60.00%
Oban female first attempt
68.37%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
66.1%
Best year
66.1%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+3.1 pts
Years published
17
Oban Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2022 2025 2026 2007/08 — Oban 63.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Oban 59.1%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Oban 57.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Oban 57.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Oban 55.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Oban 56.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Oban 55.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Oban 57.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Oban 55.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Oban 52.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Oban 60.6%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Oban 59.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2021/22 — Oban 62.8%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Oban 65.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Oban 59.0%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Oban 61.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Oban 66.1%, Great Britain 50.0% 66.1% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 66.1% 50.0% +16.1 322 213
2024/25 61.3% 48.7% +12.6 287 176
2023/24 59.0% 47.9% +11.1 310 183
2022/23 65.3% 48.4% +16.9 285 186
2021/22 62.8% 48.9% +13.9 269 169
2019/20 59.5% 45.9% +13.6 321 191
2018/19 60.6% 45.8% +14.8 307 186
2017/18 52.7% 46.3% +6.4 349 184
2016/17 55.4% 47.1% +8.3 372 206
2015/16 57.3% 47.0% +10.2 351 201
2014/15 55.3% 46.9% +8.4 340 188
2013/14 56.8% 47.1% +9.7 352 200
2012/13 55.5% 47.1% +8.3 366 203
2011/12 57.3% 46.9% +10.4 342 196
2009/10 57.5% 45.9% +11.6 334 192
2008/09 59.1% 45.3% +13.8 381 225
2007/08 63.0% 44.2% +18.8 365 230

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
15.4 weeks
3.5 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 117 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 23 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Jan 25 May 25 Sep 25 Jan 26 May 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 18.1 weeks September 2024 — 19.6 weeks November 2024 — 22.0 weeks December 2024 — 22.1 weeks January 2025 — 22.3 weeks February 2025 — 19.6 weeks March 2025 — 20.7 weeks April 2025 — 21.0 weeks May 2025 — 21.9 weeks June 2025 — 14.3 weeks July 2025 — 12.4 weeks August 2025 — 22.1 weeks September 2025 — 15.4 weeks October 2025 — 20.0 weeks November 2025 — 22.7 weeks December 2025 — 20.3 weeks January 2026 — 17.4 weeks February 2026 — 15.7 weeks March 2026 — 14.6 weeks April 2026 — 16.6 weeks May 2026 — 16.7 weeks June 2026 — 14.1 weeks July 2026 — 15.4 weeks 15.4

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 15.4 wks 117 117 0.0%
June 2026 14.1 wks 141 137 2.8%
May 2026 16.7 wks 106 102 3.8%
April 2026 16.6 wks 89 89 0.0%
March 2026 14.6 wks 82 82 0.0%
February 2026 15.7 wks 77 76 1.3%
January 2026 17.4 wks 80 77 3.8%
December 2025 20.3 wks 89 89 0.0%
November 2025 22.7 wks 82 82 0.0%
October 2025 20.0 wks 97 97 0.0%
September 2025 15.4 wks 66 66 0.0%
August 2025 22.1 wks 62 62 0.0%
July 2025 12.4 wks 108 108 0.0%
June 2025 14.3 wks 128 128 0.0%
May 2025 21.9 wks 118 118 0.0%
April 2025 21.0 wks 98 98 0.0%
March 2025 20.7 wks 109 109 0.0%
February 2025 19.6 wks 113 113 0.0%
January 2025 22.3 wks 142 142 0.0%
December 2024 22.1 wks 124 124 0.0%
November 2024 22.0 wks 146 146 0.0%
October 2024 — 142 142 0.0%
September 2024 19.6 wks 120 120 0.0%
August 2024 18.1 wks 127 127 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 66.15% · 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 Oban 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 Oban Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 66.15% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Oban?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Oban is 15.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Oban Driving Test Centre?
Oban Driving Test Centre is located at Cameron House, Oban. 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