Cardigan Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Cardigan Test Centre

    The Cardigan Driving Test Centre is situated in the historic market town of Cardigan (Aberteifi) in Ceredigion, West Wales. Located at the Canolfan Teifi on Pont-Y-Cleifion, this centre offers a blend of urban and rural driving experiences crucial for a comprehensive assessment. Test routes emanating from Cardigan often encompass a variety of road types. You can expect to navigate through the town’s compact streets, which feature older infrastructure and require careful observation for parked cars and pedestrians. The routes will also extend to surrounding A-roads such as the A487 and A478, where candidates will be assessed on their ability to handle higher speeds, negotiate tricky bends, and overtake safely. Furthermore, learners will encounter quieter B-roads and unclassified routes that test hazard perception and anticipation on narrow, winding lanes. The blend of town driving and exposure to national speed limit roads ensures a thorough evaluation of driving skills, preparing candidates for diverse conditions. Examiners will assess proficiency in navigating residential areas, managing traffic flow, and performing manoeuvres in varied settings, including crossroads, roundabouts, and potentially multi-lane junctions found on major routes leading into and out of Cardigan. The current pass rate for Cardigan is not publicly available, but it is generally considered a centre that requires a solid understanding of both urban and rural driving principles.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Cardigan

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Cardigan centre, like any busy DVSA test location, can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for an available slot. However, you can increase your chances of securing an earlier test date by regularly checking the DVSA website. For a more efficient solution, services such as Find Me A Driving Test can help. We scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots, including cancellations, at the Cardigan centre. This constant monitoring means you're alerted as soon as a suitable cancellation becomes available, significantly reducing your wait time and allowing you to book your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Cardigan

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Cardigan has declined, moving from 58.1% to 49.8% (down 8.3 percentage points). It peaked at 59.1% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 49.7% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 55.6%. 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 49.8%
    2023-24 50.4%
    2022-23 51.5%
    2021-22 52.3%
    2020-21 55%
    2019-20 49.7%
    2018-19 56.7%
    2017-18 55.9%
    2016-17 57.1%
    2015-16 58.8%
    2014-15 58.3%
    2013-14 58.1%
    2012-13 58.1%
    2011-12 59.1%
    2010-11 57.1%
    2009-10 57.5%
    2008-09 57.6%
    2007-08 58.1%

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