Aberdeen South (Cove) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Aberdeen South (Cove) Test Centre

    The Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre is situated within the Moss Road Gateway Business Park in Nigg, Aberdeen (AB12 3GQ). This location means test routes frequently incorporate a diverse range of road types. Learners can expect to navigate through residential areas, which often feature parked cars and narrower streets, testing hazard perception and clutch control. The routes will also likely include sections of more open roads, requiring confident application of the national speed limit and effective observation. Junctions, roundabouts, and crossroads will be standard features of any test from this centre. With a pass rate of 69%, significantly higher than the national average, this suggests that learners who are well-prepared and familiar with the local road network tend to perform very well here. The centre’s position on the southern edge of Aberdeen provides a varied driving environment conducive to a thorough assessment of driving skills.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Aberdeen South (Cove)

    Driving test cancellations at Aberdeen South (Cove) can arise for various reasons, including examiner availability or unforeseen circumstances. Securing an earlier test date often requires diligent and frequent checking of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help learners at Aberdeen South (Cove) by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new test slots or cancellations. This increases the chances of finding an earlier booking that suits your schedule. Learners should ensure they are prepared for their test, even if booking at short notice, to maximise their chances of success.

    Pass rate trend at Aberdeen South (Cove)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) has declined, moving from 54.9% to 51.4% (down 3.5 percentage points). It peaked at 62.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46.8% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 53.6%. 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 51.4%
    2023-24 51.5%
    2022-23 53.9%
    2021-22 60.6%
    2020-21 62.8%
    2019-20 56.7%
    2018-19 51.7%
    2017-18 57.7%
    2016-17 53.8%
    2015-16 50%
    2014-15 47.2%
    2013-14 46.8%
    2012-13 50.9%
    2011-12 52.8%
    2009-10 54.4%
    2008-09 54.9%

    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 Aberdeen South (Cove) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.