Colchester Test Centre

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

    About Colchester Test Centre

    The Colchester Driving Test Centre, situated in the historic town of Colchester, Essex, offers a diverse testing environment for learner drivers. Located at Grange Way, Colchester, CO2 8HF, the centre is easily accessible and provides a good mix of urban and suburban roads. Test routes frequently incorporate the varied road conditions typical of Essex, from busy town centres to quieter residential areas. Learners should expect to navigate roundabouts, crossroads, and potentially dual carriageways, assessing their ability to handle different traffic scenarios. The local area includes a mix of older, narrower streets and more modern, wider roads, requiring drivers to adapt their awareness and control. While specific pass rate data for individual centres isn

    Driving Test Cancellations at Colchester

    Securing a driving test cancellation at Colchester Driving Test Centre can significantly speed up your journey to getting a licence. Due to high demand, cancellations often mean an earlier test date becomes available quickly. Our service, Find Me A Driving Test, continuously monitors the DVSA calendar 24/7 specifically for Colchester, Grange Way. This ensures you are immediately alerted when a new opening or cancellation arises, giving you the best chance to book a sooner test time that fits your schedule. Don

    Pass rate trend at Colchester

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Colchester has improved, moving from 36.8% to 48% (up 11.2 percentage points). It peaked at 54.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 32.5% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 41.4%. 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 48%
    2023-24 46.5%
    2022-23 44.1%
    2021-22 46.2%
    2020-21 54.9%
    2019-20 43.9%
    2018-19 39.8%
    2017-18 40.1%
    2016-17 41.3%
    2015-16 41.2%
    2014-15 40.8%
    2013-14 38.8%
    2012-13 40.1%
    2011-12 38.8%
    2010-11 37.2%
    2009-10 32.5%
    2008-09 34.1%
    2007-08 36.8%

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