Bury St Edmunds Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bury St Edmunds Test Centre

    Bury St Edmunds Driving Test Centre is situated on Cardoe Street in the heart of the town. This easily accessible location means test routes will likely include a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through busy urban areas, encountering various traffic calming measures, challenging junctions, and pedestrian crossings. The routes will also incorporate quieter residential streets, where hazard perception and observation skills will be thoroughly tested. Given its town centre location, expect to demonstrate proficiency in parallel parking, bay parking, and stopping on the right, as these manoeuvres are commonly assessed in busier environments. The DVSA last published the pass rate for Bury St Edmunds between April 2022 and March 2023, which stood at 46.5%. This figure is slightly below the national average, suggesting that tests here are generally indicative of a comprehensive assessment of driving ability and thorough preparation is key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bury St Edmunds

    Securing an earlier driving test at Bury St Edmunds can be challenging due to high demand. Test cancellations do occur, and by using a service like Find Me A Driving Test, you can significantly increase your chances of finding an earlier slot. We scan the DVSA's booking system 24/7 for cancellations at Bury St Edmunds, alerting you to new openings as soon as they become available. This eliminates the need for constant manual checking, allowing you to focus on your preparation while we handle the search for a last-minute driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Bury St Edmunds

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bury St Edmunds has improved, moving from 40.4% to 45.7% (up 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 49.9% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 38.2% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 43.4%. 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 45.7%
    2023-24 43.6%
    2022-23 42%
    2021-22 39%
    2020-21 40%
    2019-20 38.2%
    2018-19 42.2%
    2017-18 43.3%
    2016-17 41.7%
    2015-16 44.5%
    2014-15 47.7%
    2013-14 48.8%
    2012-13 49.9%
    2011-12 49.9%
    2009-10 40.1%
    2008-09 40.7%
    2007-08 40.4%

    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 Bury St Edmunds to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.