Winchester Test Centre

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

    About Winchester Test Centre

    With an impressive pass rate that often exceeds the national average, Winchester Driving Test Centre offers a promising environment for learners based in Hampshire. Located at Unit 12, Winnall Industrial Estate, Winnall Close, Winchester, SO23 0ZA, the centre is strategically positioned to provide a varied test experience. Test routes frequently incorporate the diverse road conditions characteristic of Winchester, ranging from the intricate urban streets within the city centre to quicker, more open roads on the outskirts, including sections that may involve dual carriageways like the A34 or A33. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly tested on their ability to adapt to different speed limits and traffic scenarios. The local area presents a blend of challenges, such as navigating complex roundabouts, managing busy residential areas with parked cars, and encountering various pedestrian crossings. This comprehensive testing approach helps to ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for a lifetime of safe driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Winchester

    Securing a driving test at Winchester Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for an available slot. However, cancellations frequently occur, offering earlier opportunities for a test. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system for Winchester, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This continuous scanning significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute cancellation at this particular test centre, allowing you to take your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Winchester

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Winchester has improved, moving from 39.8% to 47.9% (up 8.1 percentage points). It peaked at 59.2% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 39.8% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 48%. 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 47.9%
    2023-24 49.1%
    2022-23 49.1%
    2021-22 56.5%
    2020-21 59.2%
    2019-20 49.6%
    2018-19 50%
    2017-18 51.3%
    2016-17 46.2%
    2015-16 43.1%
    2014-15 43%
    2013-14 45.2%
    2012-13 50%
    2011-12 48.7%
    2010-11 45.5%
    2009-10 44.1%
    2008-09 45.3%
    2007-08 39.8%

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