Hastings (Ore) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in East Sussex.

    About Hastings (Ore) Test Centre

    The Hastings (Ore) Driving Test Centre, situated in East Sussex, offers a diverse testing experience. Test routes typically incorporate a mix of urban roads, rural sections, and dual carriageways, designed to assess a learner's ability to handle various traffic conditions and road types. Expect to encounter common residential streets for manoeuvres and areas with varying speed limits. The centre's location in Ore means test routes often include areas around Hastings town centre, offering challenges such as busy junctions and pedestrian crossings. This variety in routes ensures candidates are thoroughly tested on their hazard perception and independent driving skills. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of the routes suggests a comprehensive evaluation of driving proficiency.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Hastings (Ore)

    Driving test cancellations at Hastings (Ore) are common, creating opportunities for earlier test dates. Learners frequently reschedule or cancel their tests due to various reasons, such as feeling unprepared or changes in their availability. Securing one of these cancellation slots can significantly reduce waiting times. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 specifically for cancellations at Hastings (Ore), helping learners find and book these last-minute appointments efficiently. This service maximises the chances of finding an ideal test slot sooner, avoiding prolonged waits for an original booking.

    Pass rate trend at Hastings (Ore)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Hastings (Ore), from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Hastings (Ore) has remained broadly stable, moving from 48.6% to 49.2% (up 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 49.2% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 42.5% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 46.4%. 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 49.2%
    2023-24 47.8%
    2022-23 45.4%
    2021-22 49.1%
    2020-21 47.2%
    2019-20 43.1%
    2018-19 42.5%
    2017-18 44%
    2016-17 47.1%
    2015-16 46.1%
    2014-15 48.6%

    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 Hastings (Ore) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.