Coventry Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Midlands.

    About Coventry Test Centre

    The Coventry Driving Test Centre is situated in the West Midlands, an area known for its diverse road conditions. Located at Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5PR, the centre offers a practical examination experience that reflects the urban and semi-rural driving environments of the region. Test routes from Coventry typically incorporate a variety of road types, including busy city streets, residential areas, and dual carriageways, challenging candidates on their ability to adapt to different speed limits and traffic flows. Examiners frequently assess skills on complex junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings, mirroring everyday driving scenarios in Coventry. The routes are designed to evaluate a candidate's hazard perception, independent driving, and overall control of the vehicle. While specific pass rates fluctuate annually, the average for the West Midlands can give an indication, often hovering around the national average, suggesting a moderate level of difficulty.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Coventry

    Finding driving test cancellations at Coventry Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face extended waiting times for an available slot. Find Me A Driving Test offers a professional solution by continuously scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and early test dates specifically for the Coventry centre. This service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, helping you avoid long waits and allowing you to take your test sooner at Coventry Driving Test Centre.

    Pass rate trend at Coventry

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Coventry has improved, moving from 37.5% to 42.3% (up 4.8 percentage points). It peaked at 43.3% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 36.5% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 39.7%. 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 42.3%
    2023-24 41.6%
    2022-23 43.3%
    2021-22 42.4%
    2020-21 41.2%
    2019-20 39.8%
    2018-19 40.1%
    2017-18 40.5%
    2016-17 36.6%
    2015-16 39.4%
    2014-15 40.4%
    2013-14 39%
    2012-13 38.9%
    2011-12 37.9%
    2009-10 37.1%
    2008-09 36.5%
    2007-08 37.5%

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