Dunoon Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Argyll and Bute.

    About Dunoon Test Centre

    Dunoon Driving Test Centre is situated in the scenic town of Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, at the pavilion on Alexandra Parade. This location offers a unique testing environment, blending urban driving scenarios with more rural roads as routes venture out of the immediate town centre. Learners can anticipate navigating through residential streets, tackling various junction types, and demonstrating their ability to handle different speed limits. Test routes are designed to assess a comprehensive range of driving skills, covering everything from parallel parking to emergency stops. The routes often incorporate coastal roads, demanding careful attention to changing road conditions and potential hazards. While specific pass rate data for Dunoon is not publicly available, candidates should focus on mastering all aspects of driving to confidently approach their test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Dunoon

    Securing a driving test at Dunoon Driving Test Centre can present challenges due to demand. Finding an earlier test can significantly reduce waiting times. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system 24/7, specifically looking for new test slots and cancellations at Dunoon. This increases your chances of finding a suitable test date sooner. Our service alerts you to available slots, helping you book quickly and avoid prolonged waits for your driving test in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute. This can be particularly beneficial for those aiming to take their test quickly.

    Pass rate trend at Dunoon

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Dunoon, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Dunoon has improved, moving from 60.6% to 62.8% (up 2.2 percentage points). It peaked at 69.4% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 50.2% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 60.1%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 62.8%
    2023-24 55.4%
    2022-23 56%
    2021-22 58.6%
    2020-21 62.7%
    2019-20 61.2%
    2018-19 58.2%
    2017-18 59.5%
    2016-17 66.5%
    2015-16 62.6%
    2014-15 62.6%
    2013-14 55.4%
    2011-12 69.4%
    2009-10 50.2%
    2008-09 60.6%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Dunoon to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.