Boston Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Boston Test Centre

    The Boston Driving Test Centre is conveniently located within the Redstone Industrial Estate, making it easily accessible for learner drivers in the Boston area. Its position within an industrial estate means a variety of road conditions can be expected during a driving test. Test routes will likely incorporate both industrial roads, which may feature larger vehicles and complex junctions, and residential streets, offering challenges such as narrow roads, parked cars, and varying speed limits. Examiners at Boston will be assessing a candidate's ability to handle these diverse environments safely and competently. With a reported pass rate of 50.7% in 2025, the centre sits close to the national average, suggesting that while the test presents a fair challenge, thorough preparation and familiarity with typical test scenarios are key to success. This pass rate indicates that many learners are finding success at Boston, but it also highlights the importance of being well-prepared for the test's demands.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Boston

    Securing an earlier driving test at Boston Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, cancellations do occur, and being able to book one of these can significantly shorten your wait. Find Me A Driving Test offers a continuous 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA booking system specifically for the Boston centre. This allows us to quickly identify and notify you of any new cancellation slots as soon as they become available, increasing your chances of securing an earlier test date.

    Pass rate trend at Boston

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Boston has remained broadly stable, moving from 50.3% to 50.7% (up 0.4 percentage points). It peaked at 61.9% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 50.3% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 54.3%. 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 50.7%
    2023-24 51.3%
    2022-23 53.1%
    2021-22 58.5%
    2020-21 55.3%
    2019-20 52%
    2018-19 51%
    2017-18 52.6%
    2016-17 51.8%
    2015-16 53.5%
    2014-15 54.8%
    2013-14 56.6%
    2012-13 55.8%
    2011-12 61.9%
    2010-11 59.8%
    2009-10 55.5%
    2008-09 52.7%
    2007-08 50.3%

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