Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre

    The Bristol (Avonmouth) Driving Test Centre is situated in a practical location at Unit M6, Cabot Park, Merebank Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8AQ. This centre is known for its diverse test routes, reflecting the varying road conditions in the area. Learners can expect to encounter a mix of urban roads, typically featuring moderate to heavy traffic, and residential zones with narrower streets and potential for parked cars. Routes may also incorporate dual carriageways, requiring confident handling of higher speeds and lane changes. The pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth) was 53.7% in 2025. This figure, being slightly above the national average, could indicate that while the routes present a good challenge, examiners are fair, and well-prepared candidates have a strong chance of success. It suggests a thorough preparation across various driving scenarios is key to passing here.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bristol (Avonmouth)

    For learners keen to secure an earlier driving test at Bristol (Avonmouth), monitoring for cancellations is a popular strategy. Driving test cancellations at this centre can become available due to a variety of reasons, including other candidates rescheduling or cancelling their tests. It's worth noting that these slots often appear at short notice, making quick action essential. To improve your chances of finding an available slot at Bristol (Avonmouth), services like "Find Me A Driving Test" continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7. This constant monitoring helps hopeful test-takers catch newly available appointments swiftly, potentially reducing their waiting time for a test.

    Pass rate trend at Bristol (Avonmouth)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth), from 2016-17 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2016-17 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth) has remained broadly stable, moving from 52.1% to 53.7% (up 1.6 percentage points). It peaked at 57.5% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 51.4% in 2019-20, 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 53.7%
    2023-24 56.3%
    2022-23 57.5%
    2021-22 56.1%
    2020-21 55.7%
    2019-20 51.4%
    2018-19 51.9%
    2017-18 54.4%
    2016-17 52.1%

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