Northallerton Test Centre

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

    About Northallerton Test Centre

    From its convenient location on DL6 2UZ, Northallerton Driving Test Centre offers a balanced and comprehensive testing experience. Situated within North Yorkshire, test routes here typically feature a diverse range of road conditions. Expect to navigate through urban environments with moderate traffic, as well as rural roads that may present unique challenges such as varying speed limits and less predictable hazards. The town centre itself will test your ability to handle crossroads, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings, while the surrounding areas could involve country lanes and dual carriageways. This mix ensures that learners are assessed on a wide array of driving skills, preparing them for safe driving in various scenarios. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate, the varied routes at Northallerton aim to ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for independent driving across different road types, reflecting a thorough assessment process intended to uphold high standards of driver competency.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Northallerton

    For those eager to secure an earlier driving test at Northallerton, cancellations often become available. Test slots can open up unpredictably due to other candidates rescheduling or cancelling their appointments. Learners should regularly check the DVSA website for these last-minute opportunities. To increase your chances of finding a suitable slot at Northallerton Driving Test Centre, consider using a service like Find Me A Driving Test. We scan the DVSA website 24/7, alerting you to new cancellations as soon as they appear, helping you book your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Northallerton

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Northallerton has improved, moving from 52.8% to 58.6% (up 5.8 percentage points). It peaked at 61.8% in 2018-19 and was lowest at 50.9% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 56.8%. 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 58.6%
    2023-24 53.8%
    2022-23 50.9%
    2021-22 60.2%
    2020-21 56.3%
    2019-20 57.6%
    2018-19 61.8%
    2017-18 58.5%
    2016-17 57.1%
    2015-16 59.5%
    2014-15 59.9%
    2013-14 56%
    2012-13 54.6%
    2011-12 59.8%
    2010-11 53.7%
    2009-10 54.9%
    2008-09 56%
    2007-08 52.8%

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