Swansea Test Centre

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

    About Swansea Test Centre

    The Swansea Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Suite 10, Axis @ Estuary Court, East Way, SA1 8PL. This prime location offers a diverse range of driving environments, from quiet residential streets ideal for practicing manoeuvres to more complex urban roads within Swansea city, featuring roundabouts and junctions that will assess a learner's ability to handle varied traffic conditions. The test routes are designed to comprehensively evaluate a driver's control, observation, and judgment, incorporating both faster dual carriageways leading into and out of the city and challenging sections through the bustling city centre. The local area's mix of road types ensures that candidates face realistic scenarios, preparing them for safe driving across different settings. While specific pass rates for Swansea are not publicly disclosed by the DVSA, the diverse test routes suggest a robust examination of driving skills, indicating that thorough preparation across various road conditions is key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Swansea

    Securing a driving test cancellation at Swansea Driving Test Centre can significantly speed up the process of getting your licence. Cancellations become available when other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests, opening up new slots. These can be unpredictable, but with Find Me A Driving Test, you have an advantage. Our service continuously scans the DVSA booking system 224/7 specifically for new openings at Swansea, notifying you instantly when a suitable slot appears. This increases your chances of booking an earlier test date without the constant need to manually check the DVSA website yourself, making the process efficient and stress-free.

    Pass rate trend at Swansea

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Swansea, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Swansea has improved, moving from 47.7% to 52.1% (up 4.4 percentage points). It peaked at 56.4% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 47.7% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 51.8%. 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 52.1%
    2023-24 53.4%
    2022-23 52.8%
    2021-22 49.3%
    2020-21 56.4%
    2019-20 52.5%
    2018-19 51.4%
    2017-18 48.9%
    2016-17 51.6%
    2015-16 51.7%
    2014-15 53.4%
    2013-14 52.4%
    2012-13 51.2%
    2011-12 52.7%
    2009-10 51.2%
    2008-09 47.7%

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