Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre

    The Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre is situated in a busy urban area, presenting a varied and challenging environment for learners. Located at Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA, the centre\'s surroundings mean test routes will likely incorporate diverse road conditions. Candidates can expect to navigate through residential streets, which may feature parked cars and intricate junctions, demanding excellent hazard perception and clutch control. Main roads will assess a candidate\'s ability to handle higher speeds, multi-lane traffic, and complex roundabouts. The 2025 pass rate for this centre stands at 41.6%. This figure is below the national average, suggesting that test routes in South Yardley are designed to thoroughly assess a driver\'s competence in a range of challenging scenarios. Learners should focus on proactive driving, mirror checks, and precise manoeuvres to be successful here.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Birmingham (South Yardley)

    For learners seeking an earlier test date at Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre, cancellations can provide an opportunity. While securing a cancellation independently can be time-consuming, services like Find Me A Driving Test can significantly simplify the process. They constantly monitor the DVSA\’s booking system for new openings at B26 1EA. This 24/7 scanning increases your chances of finding an available slot that suits your schedule. Utilizing such a service can help you bypass the standard waiting times and take your test sooner at the Birmingham (South Yardley) centre.

    Pass rate trend at Birmingham (South Yardley)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley) has remained broadly stable, moving from 41.4% to 41.6% (up 0.2 percentage points). It peaked at 42.4% in 2023-24 and was lowest at 31.1% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 36.2%. 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 41.6%
    2023-24 42.4%
    2022-23 39.7%
    2021-22 36.7%
    2020-21 34.6%
    2019-20 31.7%
    2018-19 32.8%
    2017-18 34.1%
    2016-17 33.7%
    2015-16 31.5%
    2014-15 31.1%
    2013-14 32.4%
    2012-13 35.9%
    2011-12 36.8%
    2010-11 39.3%
    2009-10 36.6%
    2008-09 38.9%
    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 Birmingham (South Yardley) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.