Arbroath Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Arbroath Test Centre

    The Arbroath Driving Test Centre is conveniently situated at the Asda Supermarket within the Westway Retail Park on Dundee Road. This Angus location provides a varied testing environment for learner drivers. Test routes from Arbroath incorporate a mix of urban roads, allowing examiners to assess a candidate's ability to navigate through town traffic, manage pedestrian crossings, and observe speed limits in built-up areas. The proximity to main roads also means that routes may include higher-speed sections, testing a driver's confidence and proficiency at maintaining appropriate speeds and handling lane changes. The reported 60% pass rate at Arbroath suggests that while the test presents a fair challenge, a well-prepared candidate has a strong chance of success. This rate is comfortably above the national average, indicating that the test conditions are reflective of real-world driving without being overly complex.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Arbroath

    Securing a driving test at Arbroath can sometimes be a challenge due to demand. Driving test cancellations at Arbroath become available when other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. These coveted slots can be difficult to find manually, as they are often booked up quickly. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 22-24 hours per day, every day, specifically looking for these short-notice cancellations at the Arbroath Driving Test Centre. This automated checking significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier test date that suits your schedule, without the need for constant manual searching.

    Pass rate trend at Arbroath

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Arbroath has improved, moving from 55.5% to 78.9% (up 23.4 percentage points). It peaked at 78.9% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 55.5% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 62.7%. 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 78.9%
    2023-24 69.2%
    2022-23 73%
    2021-22 57.7%
    2020-21 61.9%
    2019-20 69.4%
    2018-19 64.7%
    2017-18 63.8%
    2016-17 59.7%
    2015-16 58.7%
    2014-15 59.6%
    2013-14 59.9%
    2012-13 56.7%
    2011-12 58.6%
    2010-11 57.4%
    2009-10 61.1%
    2007-08 55.5%

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