Bangor Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bangor Test Centre

    ### Bangor Driving Test Centre: Your Guide to Passing The Bangor Driving Test Centre is situated in the Llandegai Industrial Estate, Llandygai, Gwynedd, postcode LL57 4HR. This location presents a diverse range of driving conditions, offering a comprehensive assessment of your abilities. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate urban driving scenarios, including navigating through Bangor's town centre with its varying speed limits and potential for heavy traffic. You'll also encounter residential streets, demanding keen observation for hazards like parked cars and pedestrians. The routes often extend to rural roads surrounding Bangor, testing your ability to handle higher speeds and anticipate bends and junctions. The reported pass rate for Bangor between April 2017 and March 2018 was 54.4%, slightly above the national average at the time, suggesting that learners who are well-prepared and confident in varied environments have a good chance of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bangor

    Finding a cancellation at Bangor Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. Utilising a service like Find Me A Driving Test can significantly reduce this wait. We scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations specifically at the Bangor centre. This constant monitoring increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner and potentially avoid protracted learning periods. Booking a cancellation can help you maintain your driving proficiency and get on the road faster.

    Pass rate trend at Bangor

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bangor has improved, moving from 43.4% to 64.1% (up 20.7 percentage points). It peaked at 64.1% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 43.4% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 53.7%. 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 64.1%
    2023-24 55.8%
    2022-23 58.1%
    2021-22 54.3%
    2020-21 53.9%
    2019-20 50.7%
    2018-19 51.8%
    2017-18 54.4%
    2016-17 55.6%
    2015-16 52.3%
    2014-15 56.1%
    2013-14 54.5%
    2012-13 54%
    2011-12 51.9%
    2009-10 47.7%
    2008-09 43.4%

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