Portsmouth Test Centre

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

    About Portsmouth Test Centre

    The Portsmouth Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Unit 5, Anchorage Business Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5UF. Situated in an urban area, test routes from this centre typically navigate a variety of road conditions, offering a comprehensive assessment of a learner's driving ability. Expect to encounter busy city streets, residential zones with potential for parked cars and speed restrictions, and junctions that range from simple crossroads to more complex multi-lane roundabouts. The routes often incorporate dual carriageways, requiring confident lane changes and awareness of higher speed limits. These routes are designed to challenge candidates on independent driving, mirror usage, and hazard perception in a real-world setting. Local statistics indicate that the pass rate at Portsmouth is generally reflective of the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing environment.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Portsmouth

    Finding a driving test cancellation at Portsmouth Driving Test Centre can significantly reduce your waiting time. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test date often requires diligent searching. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations specifically for the Portsmouth centre. This continuous monitoring increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical exam sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Portsmouth

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Portsmouth has improved, moving from 45.8% to 51.8% (up 6 percentage points). It peaked at 53.3% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 39.8% in 2014-15, 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 51.8%
    2023-24 50.3%
    2022-23 48.2%
    2021-22 50.4%
    2020-21 53.3%
    2019-20 47.2%
    2018-19 44.5%
    2017-18 44.6%
    2016-17 43.8%
    2015-16 40.4%
    2014-15 39.8%
    2013-14 42.6%
    2012-13 44.8%
    2011-12 46.6%
    2010-11 47.9%
    2009-10 46.5%
    2008-09 46.9%
    2007-08 45.8%

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