Watnall Test Centre

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

    About Watnall Test Centre

    Watnall Driving Test Centre is situated in Nottinghamshire, offering a varied testing environment for learner drivers. Located at Main Rd, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1GQ, the centre provides convenient access. Test routes from Watnall typically encompass a mix of road types, including residential streets, rural roads, and busier main roads like the A611 and A6130. Learners should expect to encounter various traffic scenarios, roundabouts, crossroads, and potentially dual carriageways. The area also presents challenges such as narrow roads and on-street parking, requiring good observation and car control. While official pass rates for individual centres fluctuate, the diversity of roads suggests that candidates who are confident in different driving conditions and proficient in manoeuvres will have a strong chance of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Watnall

    Finding driving test cancellations at Watnall Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test constantly scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations at Watnall. This increases the chances of securing an earlier test date. By monitoring the system continuously, available slots are identified quickly, providing a real opportunity for candidates to book an earlier driving test without the need for constant manual checking.

    Pass rate trend at Watnall

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Watnall, from 2012-13 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Watnall has declined, moving from 52% to 48.9% (down 3.1 percentage points). It peaked at 57.3% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 48.5% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 51.2%. 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 48.9%
    2023-24 51.5%
    2022-23 57.3%
    2021-22 52.7%
    2020-21 51.7%
    2019-20 51.2%
    2018-19 48.5%
    2017-18 49.7%
    2016-17 50.4%
    2015-16 48.7%
    2014-15 48.9%
    2013-14 54.3%
    2012-13 52%

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