Peterborough Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Cambridgeshire.

    About Peterborough Test Centre

    The Peterborough Driving Test Centre is conveniently situated at Second Floor, St Edmunds House, Lower Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XW. This central location means test routes will likely feature a blend of urban driving challenges and potentially some routes leading to nearby residential areas or dual carriageways depending on the examiner's discretion. Learners should prepare for navigating one-way systems, roundabouts common in city centres, and areas with varying speed limits. The centre is well-placed for candidates to experience different traffic conditions. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate and are not publicly released, Peterborough generally reflects the national average for practical driving tests. This suggests a mixed success rate, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation across all aspects of the driving syllabus, from basic manoeuvres to independent driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Peterborough

    Securing an earlier driving test at Peterborough can be challenging due to high demand. Cancellations do occur, however, making it possible to find an earlier slot if you're persistent. Learners often check the DVSA website frequently for these openings. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that continuously scans the DVSA booking system for new cancellations specifically at the Peterborough Driving Test Centre. This 24/7 monitoring significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute test, helping you avoid long waiting times.

    Pass rate trend at Peterborough

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Peterborough has improved, moving from 45.6% to 50.2% (up 4.6 percentage points). It peaked at 52.6% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 45.1% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 48.3%. 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 50.2%
    2023-24 47.2%
    2022-23 49.4%
    2021-22 51.6%
    2020-21 49.6%
    2019-20 45.7%
    2018-19 45.1%
    2017-18 49.2%
    2016-17 52.6%
    2015-16 46.9%
    2014-15 46.6%
    2013-14 48.1%
    2012-13 50.1%
    2011-12 47.9%
    2009-10 46.4%
    2008-09 45.6%

    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 Peterborough to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.