Aberdeen NorthDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Aberdeen North conducted 3,906 car practical tests and 1,881 candidates passed: a 48.2% pass rate, -1.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 183 of 267 centres and 25 of 36 in Scotland.
Practise Aberdeen North routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 12 practice routes near Aberdeen North with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Aberdeen North pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Aberdeen North
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 55.7% to 48.2% (-7.5 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,976 to 3,906 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Aberdeen North | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,976 | 2,213 | 55.7% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 4,307 | 2,057 | 47.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 4,337 | 1,884 | 43.4% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 1,724 | 743 | 43.1% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 3,906 | 1,881 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was December 2025 (58.2% from 299 tests) and the weakest was August 2025 (39.6%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Aberdeen North
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Aberdeen South Cove (10 km, 52.4%).
What the test at Aberdeen North involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Aberdeen North driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 1,881 passes from 3,906 car practical tests at Aberdeen North, a pass rate of 48.2%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Aberdeen North?
- 940 of 1,937 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (48.5%). 58 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Aberdeen North?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Aberdeen South Cove, about 10 km away, at 52.4% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Aberdeen North?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 12 practice route patterns around Aberdeen North. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.