Loughton (London) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Loughton (London) Test Centre

    The Loughton (London) Driving Test Centre is situated in the borough of Epping Forest. Located at Crown Buildings, 203 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1BB, the centre is easily accessible for learners in the East London and West Essex areas. This test centre offers a diverse range of driving experiences, encompassing varied road conditions likely to be encountered on test routes. Test routes from Loughton often include navigating through residential streets, dual carriageways, and potentially some rural roads. This provides a comprehensive assessment of a candidate's ability to adapt to different environments. The test centre maintains a steady pass rate, reflecting the typical challenges of urban and suburban driving. Learners should be prepared for scenarios such as complex junctions, varying speed limits, and pedestrian crossings. With its varied routes, Loughton (London) requires a good standard of driving across multiple road types.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Loughton (London)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Loughton (London) can be challenging due to high demand. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots. This increases your chances of securing an earlier test date at the Loughton (London) centre. Booking a cancellation can help you take your test sooner. While direct availability may be limited, using a monitoring service can provide real-time updates on any newly released test appointments, giving you a significant advantage in booking your preferred date.

    Pass rate trend at Loughton (London)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Loughton (London), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Loughton (London) has remained broadly stable, moving from 46.5% to 48% (up 1.5 percentage points). It peaked at 48.7% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 43.4% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 45.9%. 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 48%
    2023-24 45.9%
    2022-23 46.4%
    2021-22 43.4%
    2020-21 46.2%
    2019-20 44%
    2018-19 45%
    2017-18 45.3%
    2016-17 45.5%
    2015-16 45.8%
    2014-15 48.7%
    2013-14 46.5%

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