Middlesbrough Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in North Yorkshire.

    About Middlesbrough Test Centre

    Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre is situated in the heart of North Yorkshire, serving a diverse urban landscape that provides varied challenges for learner drivers. The centre is located at Maxwell Road, offering convenient access for test candidates. Test routes from Middlesbrough typically encompass a mix of residential streets with parked cars, busy urban roads, and potentially some national speed limit zones, such as those found on the A66 or local dual carriageways. Learners should expect to encounter complex roundabouts, like the A172 / A174 interchange, and demanding traffic light systems. The DVSA last reported the pass rate for Middlesbrough at 42.1%, slightly below the national average, suggesting that candidates should be thoroughly prepared for a challenging but fair assessment of their driving skills. This includes mastering manoeuvres in tight spaces and demonstrating confident independent driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Middlesbrough

    Finding driving test cancellations at Middlesbrough Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for an available slot. This North Yorkshire test centre, like many across the UK, experiences frequent changes to its booking schedule as other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. To secure an earlier test date at Middlesbrough, it is advisable to regularly check the DVSA website for new openings. Alternatively, platforms like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA’s booking system 24/7, notifying you of any newly available slots or cancellations at Middlesbrough, increasing your chances of finding a suitable test time sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Middlesbrough

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Middlesbrough has improved, moving from 41.5% to 48.3% (up 6.8 percentage points). It peaked at 52.9% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 41.5% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 49.5%. 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 51%
    2022-23 49.7%
    2021-22 52.6%
    2020-21 52.2%
    2019-20 51%
    2018-19 49.3%
    2017-18 51%
    2016-17 51.2%
    2015-16 52.9%
    2014-15 50%
    2013-14 48.3%
    2012-13 50.8%
    2011-12 49%
    2010-11 48.7%
    2009-10 47.6%
    2008-09 46.3%
    2007-08 41.5%

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