Burton on Trent Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Burton on Trent Test Centre

    Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre, located at Wellington Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2GG, offers a diverse testing environment. Candidates can expect a blend of urban and semi-rural roads. Test routes frequently incorporate the A511 and A38, challenging learners with varying speed limits and multi-lane roundabouts like the Pirelli Stadium roundabout. Residential areas around Horninglow and Stapenhill may also feature, requiring keen observation for parked vehicles and pedestrian crossings. With a pass rate of 46.3% between April 2023 and March 2024, slightly below the national average, it suggests a thorough understanding of road craft and hazard perception is essential for success. The centre provides a comprehensive assessment of driving skills, making preparation across different road types crucial.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Burton on Trent

    Finding a driving test cancellation at Burton on Trent can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for a test date. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that monitors the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new cancellations at Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner without constant manual checking.

    Pass rate trend at Burton on Trent

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Burton on Trent has improved, moving from 38.5% to 54.1% (up 15.6 percentage points). It peaked at 55.9% in 2017-18 and was lowest at 38.5% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 49.5%. 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 54.1%
    2023-24 52.5%
    2022-23 51.7%
    2021-22 48.2%
    2020-21 52.8%
    2019-20 52.1%
    2018-19 51.4%
    2017-18 55.9%
    2016-17 50.9%
    2015-16 48.4%
    2014-15 50.2%
    2013-14 49.3%
    2012-13 46.7%
    2011-12 46.3%
    2009-10 43.4%
    2008-09 38.5%

    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 Burton on Trent to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.