Newport (Gwent) Test Centre

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

    About Newport (Gwent) Test Centre

    ### Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre: A Comprehensive Guide The Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre is located at Boughey Way, Spytty Lane, Newport, Gwent, NP19 4PZ. This purpose-built facility offers a modern and accessible environment for candidates undertaking their practical driving tests. Situated within an urban landscape, the test routes emanating from this centre typically incorporate a variety of road conditions, challenging learners with everything from busy arterial roads to quieter residential streets. Expect to navigate complex roundabouts, demonstrate proficiency in lane discipline, and execute various manoeuvres on roads with varying speed limits. The diverse nature of these routes is designed to thoroughly assess a candidate's ability to drive safely and confidently in different traffic scenarios. While specific pass rate data for Newport (Gwent) fluctuates, the varied test routes suggest that learners who achieve success here are well-prepared for a broad spectrum of driving challenges, reflecting a robust assessment of their skills.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Newport (Gwent)

    Securing a driving test at Newport (Gwent) can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, driving test cancellations frequently occur as other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. These last-minute openings provide an excellent opportunity to book an earlier test date. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) booking system 24/7 specifically for Newport (Gwent) cancellations. By monitoring these real-time changes, we help learners in the area secure suitable test dates much sooner than waiting for standard availability.

    Pass rate trend at Newport (Gwent)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Newport (Gwent) has remained broadly stable, moving from 53% to 51% (down 2 percentage points). It peaked at 53.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.5% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 49.4%. 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%
    2023-24 46.2%
    2022-23 46.6%
    2021-22 52.3%
    2020-21 53.8%
    2019-20 46.7%
    2018-19 44.5%
    2017-18 47.6%
    2016-17 48.3%
    2015-16 49%
    2014-15 49.9%
    2013-14 50.2%
    2012-13 49%
    2011-12 50.3%
    2009-10 51.2%
    2008-09 50.2%
    2007-08 53%

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