Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Bedfordshire.
Annual pass rate at Bedford, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).
Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bedford has improved, moving from 44.2% to 49.9% (up 5.7 percentage points). It peaked at 56% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 43.9% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 48.7%. 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 | Pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49.9% |
| 2023-24 | 52.7% |
| 2022-23 | 56% |
| 2021-22 | 54.3% |
| 2011-12 | 45.6% |
| 2010-11 | 47.1% |
| 2009-10 | 45% |
| 2008-09 | 43.9% |
| 2007-08 | 44.2% |
From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Bedford to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.