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St Albans Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the St Albans 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 St Albans.

How St Albans compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 50.72%, 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%
St Albans Overall
50.72%
2025/26 figures
St Albans Automatic
47.68%
St Albans 1st Attempt
49.42%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
St Albans male pass rate
51.93%
St Albans male automatic
49.61%
St Albans male first attempt
50.69%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
St Albans female pass rate
49.18%
St Albans female automatic
46.32%
St Albans female first attempt
47.80%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
50.7%
Best year
50.7%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+6.5 pts
Years published
19
St Albans Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — St Albans 44.2%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — St Albans 44.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — St Albans 43.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — St Albans 41.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — St Albans 39.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — St Albans 43.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — St Albans 48.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — St Albans 50.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — St Albans 48.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — St Albans 45.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — St Albans 43.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — St Albans 43.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — St Albans 41.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — St Albans 47.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — St Albans 45.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — St Albans 44.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — St Albans 44.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — St Albans 48.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — St Albans 50.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 50.7% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 50.7% 50.0% +0.7 7,336 3,721
2024/25 48.4% 48.7% -0.3 6,881 3,333
2023/24 44.1% 47.9% -3.8 6,826 3,010
2022/23 44.0% 48.4% -4.3 5,320 2,342
2021/22 45.9% 48.9% -2.9 6,017 2,764
2020/21 47.9% 49.8% -1.9 1,779 852
2019/20 41.8% 45.9% -4.1 6,949 2,903
2018/19 43.8% 45.8% -2.0 7,456 3,265
2017/18 43.7% 46.3% -2.6 7,852 3,432
2016/17 45.5% 47.1% -1.6 8,414 3,831
2015/16 48.5% 47.0% +1.5 7,013 3,404
2014/15 50.1% 46.9% +3.2 6,342 3,176
2013/14 48.9% 47.1% +1.9 6,278 3,073
2012/13 43.7% 47.1% -3.4 5,986 2,616
2011/12 39.7% 46.9% -7.2 6,882 2,734
2010/11 41.6% 46.3% -4.8 7,012 2,914
2009/10 43.3% 45.9% -2.6 6,413 2,776
2008/09 44.6% 45.3% -0.7 6,049 2,696
2007/08 44.2% 44.2% -0.0 7,154 3,163

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
6.7 weeks
5.2 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-8.9 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.5%
86 of 1,900 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 18.2 weeks September 2024 — 17.2 weeks October 2024 — 11.0 weeks November 2024 — 10.1 weeks December 2024 — 11.1 weeks January 2025 — 6.0 weeks February 2025 — 10.3 weeks March 2025 — 6.9 weeks April 2025 — 8.3 weeks May 2025 — 10.3 weeks June 2025 — 12.6 weeks July 2025 — 15.6 weeks August 2025 — 12.6 weeks September 2025 — 17.6 weeks October 2025 — 11.0 weeks November 2025 — 17.9 weeks December 2025 — 17.6 weeks January 2026 — 21.2 weeks February 2026 — 22.1 weeks March 2026 — 14.7 weeks April 2026 — 15.0 weeks May 2026 — 6.0 weeks June 2026 — 9.7 weeks July 2026 — 6.7 weeks 6.7

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 6.7 wks 1,900 1,814 4.5%
June 2026 9.7 wks 2,129 2,037 4.3%
May 2026 6.0 wks 2,181 2,086 4.4%
April 2026 15.0 wks 2,280 2,151 5.7%
March 2026 14.7 wks 2,015 1,882 6.6%
February 2026 22.1 wks 1,825 1,745 4.4%
January 2026 21.2 wks 2,102 2,019 3.9%
December 2025 17.6 wks 2,234 2,140 4.2%
November 2025 17.9 wks 2,347 2,240 4.6%
October 2025 11.0 wks 2,445 2,342 4.2%
September 2025 17.6 wks 2,632 2,466 6.3%
August 2025 12.6 wks 2,455 2,294 6.6%
July 2025 15.6 wks 2,318 2,184 5.8%
June 2025 12.6 wks 2,542 2,378 6.5%
May 2025 10.3 wks 2,349 2,182 7.1%
April 2025 8.3 wks 2,342 2,215 5.4%
March 2025 6.9 wks 2,292 2,184 4.7%
February 2025 10.3 wks 2,374 2,252 5.1%
January 2025 6.0 wks 2,255 2,144 4.9%
December 2024 11.1 wks 1,594 1,518 4.8%
November 2024 10.1 wks 1,746 1,682 3.7%
October 2024 11.0 wks 1,912 1,829 4.3%
September 2024 17.2 wks 2,041 1,930 5.4%
August 2024 18.2 wks 2,016 1,911 5.2%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 50.72% · 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 St Albans 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 St Albans Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 50.72% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at St Albans?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at St Albans is 6.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to St Albans Driving Test Centre?
St Albans Driving Test Centre is located at Beauver House, St Albans. 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