Stranraer Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Dumfries and Galloway.

    About Stranraer Test Centre

    Stranraer Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Stranraer, within the picturesque region of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The centre's location means test routes often incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through urban areas, encountering typical town driving scenarios such as junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Furthermore, routes may extend to semi-rural roads, presenting opportunities to demonstrate hazard perception and adaptability to varying speed limits. The driving test pass rate for Stranraer in the period of April 2023 to March 2024 was 59.4%, which is notably higher than the national average pass rate of 48.7%. This above-average pass rate suggests that candidates at Stranraer are often well-prepared for the local driving conditions, and the test centre provides a fair assessment of their driving skills. Navigating both the town and its surrounding areas effectively will be key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Stranraer

    Finding driving test cancellations at Stranraer Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help bypass these delays by constantly scanning the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test cancellations. This service significantly increases the chances of securing an earlier test date at Stranraer, allowing you to take your test sooner. Instead of repeatedly checking the DVSA website yourself, rely on real-time notifications to secure your preferred test slot as soon as it becomes available.

    Pass rate trend at Stranraer

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Stranraer, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stranraer has improved, moving from 56.6% to 73.4% (up 16.8 percentage points). It peaked at 73.4% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 56.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 63.4%. 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 73.4%
    2023-24 63.3%
    2022-23 67.7%
    2021-22 72.9%
    2020-21 67.5%
    2019-20 63.3%
    2018-19 60.3%
    2017-18 63.8%
    2016-17 64.1%
    2015-16 59.9%
    2014-15 58.5%
    2013-14 58.7%
    2011-12 67%
    2009-10 59.8%
    2008-09 57.4%
    2007-08 56.6%

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