Airdrie Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Airdrie Test Centre

    The Airdrie Driving Test Centre, situated at Unit 4, Pavilion 3, Alexander Street, Airdrie, ML6 9BS, is ideally located to challenge learner drivers with a diverse range of road conditions. Test routes frequently include busy urban roads around Airdrie town centre, requiring proficiency in navigating junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Expect to encounter residential streets, testing your ability to manage narrower roads, parked cars, and potential hazards. The routes also often incorporate A-roads, such as the A89, demanding confident handling at higher speeds and effective lane discipline. With a pass rate of 51%, the centre sits close to the national average, suggesting a realistic assessment of driving skills in varied environments. Learners should focus on all-weather driving and hazard perception to prepare for a successful test at this location.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Airdrie

    Driving test cancellations at Airdrie Driving Test Centre can arise unexpectedly, offering earlier test dates. These cancellations free up slots due to other candidates rescheduling or cancelling their tests. While the DVSA website is the primary source for booking, finding these short-notice tests can be time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the Airdrie centre, alerting you to any newly available driving test slots that match your preferences. This greatly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, helping you avoid long waiting times at the Airdrie Driving Test Centre.

    Pass rate trend at Airdrie

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Airdrie has remained broadly stable, moving from 41.4% to 41.3% (down 0.1 percentage points). It peaked at 52.6% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 41.3% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 45.4%. 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 41.3%
    2023-24 44.1%
    2022-23 48.1%
    2021-22 52.6%
    2020-21 50.8%
    2019-20 45.6%
    2018-19 45.5%
    2017-18 47.7%
    2016-17 46.3%
    2015-16 45.1%
    2014-15 42.7%
    2013-14 45.8%
    2012-13 44.7%
    2011-12 45.3%
    2010-11 43.8%
    2009-10 42%
    2008-09 44%
    2007-08 41.4%

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