Hornchurch (London) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater London.

    About Hornchurch (London) Test Centre

    Hornchurch Driving Test Centre, situated in the London Borough of Havering, offers a practical driving test experience in a diverse urban environment. Test routes commonly incorporate a mixture of residential roads, bustling high streets such as Hornchurch High Street, and potentially dual carriageways like the A127 or A12, providing a comprehensive assessment of a learner's driving ability. Examiners will be looking for safe and confident driving across varying speed limits and traffic conditions. The centre's location means test candidates should expect to encounter common urban driving challenges, including complex junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. This variety reflects everyday driving scenarios in Greater London, preparing new drivers for real-world conditions. While specific pass rates fluctuate, centres in urban areas typically present a more challenging environment, suggesting candidates should arrive well-prepared for a thorough test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Hornchurch (London)

    For those seeking an earlier driving test at Hornchurch (London) Driving Test Centre, cancellations can become available unexpectedly. These cancellations arise when other candidates reschedule or cancel their appointments. While monitoring the DVSA website constantly for these openings can be time-consuming, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan for new slots at Hornchurch. This proactive approach significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date, helping you to bypass potentially long waiting lists and take your driving test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Hornchurch (London)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Hornchurch (London), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Hornchurch (London) has improved, moving from 45% to 48.3% (up 3.3 percentage points). It peaked at 51.5% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 45% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 47.9%. 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 48.3%
    2023-24 50.5%
    2022-23 51.5%
    2021-22 51.3%
    2020-21 49.5%
    2019-20 46.7%
    2018-19 46.7%
    2017-18 46.7%
    2016-17 46.1%
    2015-16 46.9%
    2014-15 45.4%
    2013-14 45%

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