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Stafford Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Stafford 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 Stafford.

How Stafford compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 45.83%, 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%
Stafford Overall
45.83%
2025/26 figures
Stafford Automatic
33.81%
Stafford 1st Attempt
45.82%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Stafford male pass rate
45.61%
Stafford male automatic
31.67%
Stafford male first attempt
46.38%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Stafford female pass rate
46.10%
Stafford female automatic
35.26%
Stafford female first attempt
45.19%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
45.8%
Best year
55.1%
2012/13
Change since 2007/08
+0.1 pts
Years published
19
Stafford Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Stafford 45.7%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Stafford 47.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Stafford 50.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Stafford 49.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Stafford 52.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Stafford 55.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Stafford 54.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Stafford 50.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Stafford 49.7%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Stafford 49.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Stafford 49.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Stafford 50.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Stafford 50.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Stafford 49.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Stafford 46.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Stafford 47.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Stafford 47.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Stafford 46.1%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Stafford 45.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 45.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 45.8% 50.0% -4.2 5,365 2,459
2024/25 46.1% 48.7% -2.6 3,783 1,745
2023/24 47.9% 47.9% +0.0 3,322 1,592
2022/23 47.7% 48.4% -0.7 2,775 1,323
2021/22 46.2% 48.9% -2.7 2,670 1,234
2020/21 49.1% 49.8% -0.7 633 311
2019/20 50.7% 45.9% +4.7 2,613 1,324
2018/19 50.8% 45.8% +5.0 2,947 1,498
2017/18 49.6% 46.3% +3.3 2,807 1,393
2016/17 49.7% 47.1% +2.6 2,964 1,472
2015/16 49.7% 47.0% +2.6 2,896 1,439
2014/15 50.5% 46.9% +3.6 2,704 1,365
2013/14 54.0% 47.1% +6.9 2,624 1,416
2012/13 55.1% 47.1% +8.0 2,635 1,453
2011/12 52.5% 46.9% +5.5 2,631 1,380
2010/11 49.6% 46.3% +3.3 3,010 1,493
2009/10 50.0% 45.9% +4.1 3,182 1,591
2008/09 47.6% 45.3% +2.3 3,377 1,607
2007/08 45.7% 44.2% +1.5 3,732 1,707

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
17.7 weeks
5.8 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+6.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.2%
108 of 2,061 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 — 15.0 weeks September 2024 — 14.4 weeks October 2024 — 11.4 weeks November 2024 — 15.4 weeks December 2024 — 14.1 weeks January 2025 — 12.3 weeks February 2025 — 12.8 weeks March 2025 — 9.6 weeks April 2025 — 9.1 weeks May 2025 — 9.9 weeks June 2025 — 11.3 weeks July 2025 — 11.6 weeks August 2025 — 14.1 weeks September 2025 — 15.9 weeks October 2025 — 16.1 weeks November 2025 — 16.1 weeks December 2025 — 17.3 weeks January 2026 — 16.6 weeks February 2026 — 18.6 weeks March 2026 — 18.9 weeks April 2026 — 18.4 weeks May 2026 — 17.5 weeks June 2026 — 15.7 weeks July 2026 — 17.7 weeks 17.7

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 17.7 wks 2,061 1,953 5.2%
June 2026 15.7 wks 2,107 2,004 4.9%
May 2026 17.5 wks 2,088 1,973 5.5%
April 2026 18.4 wks 2,150 2,066 3.9%
March 2026 18.9 wks 2,266 2,168 4.3%
February 2026 18.6 wks 2,378 2,234 6.1%
January 2026 16.6 wks 2,483 2,296 7.5%
December 2025 17.3 wks 2,326 2,204 5.2%
November 2025 16.1 wks 2,301 2,239 2.7%
October 2025 16.1 wks 2,278 2,239 1.7%
September 2025 15.9 wks 2,546 2,360 7.3%
August 2025 14.1 wks 2,461 2,271 7.7%
July 2025 11.6 wks 2,382 2,273 4.6%
June 2025 11.3 wks 2,677 2,518 5.9%
May 2025 9.9 wks 2,462 2,330 5.4%
April 2025 9.1 wks 2,352 2,221 5.6%
March 2025 9.6 wks 2,324 2,210 4.9%
February 2025 12.8 wks 2,070 1,963 5.2%
January 2025 12.3 wks 1,738 1,616 7.0%
December 2024 14.1 wks 1,637 1,393 14.9%
November 2024 15.4 wks 1,381 1,245 9.8%
October 2024 11.4 wks 1,712 1,212 29.2%
September 2024 14.4 wks 1,520 1,144 24.7%
August 2024 15.0 wks 1,365 1,168 14.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 45.83% · 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 Stafford 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 Stafford Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 45.83% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Stafford?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Stafford is 17.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Stafford Driving Test Centre?
Stafford Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 7, Greyfriars Business Park, Stafford. 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