Ashford (Kent) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Ashford (Kent) Test Centre

    Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre is situated in International House, Dover Place, TN23 1HU. Its central Ashford location means test routes will incorporate a variety of road types. Expect to encounter busy urban roads, particularly around the town centre, which will assess your ability to handle traffic and complex junctions. Examiners will also likely take you on residential streets, requiring careful observation of parked cars and potential hazards. Main ‘A’ roads in and out of Ashford, such as the A28 or A20, may feature, testing your higher-speed driving and lane discipline. The reported pass rate for Ashford (Kent) between 2024 and 2025 was 52.3%. This is close to the national average, suggesting a moderate challenge level for learners. Familiarity with diverse road conditions and confident execution of manoeuvres will be crucial for success here.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Ashford (Kent)

    Driving test cancellations at Ashford (Kent) can become available at short notice. Securing an earlier test date than your original booking at this centre is possible if other candidates reschedule. Keep a close eye on the DVSA booking system for any slots that open up. For a more efficient approach, Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7. This service helps you find, book, and even automatically rebook a cancellation at Ashford (Kent), potentially allowing you to take your test sooner. Don't miss out on an earlier opportunity.

    Pass rate trend at Ashford (Kent)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Ashford (Kent) has improved, moving from 48.1% to 52% (up 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 55.7% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 44.2% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 50%. 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%
    2023-24 49%
    2022-23 49.7%
    2021-22 46.2%
    2020-21 50.1%
    2019-20 44.2%
    2018-19 45.1%
    2017-18 44.6%
    2016-17 49%
    2015-16 50.5%
    2014-15 54%
    2013-14 55.7%
    2012-13 53.7%
    2011-12 54.6%
    2010-11 52.7%
    2009-10 51%
    2008-09 49.3%
    2007-08 48.1%

    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 Ashford (Kent) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.