Ashford KentDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Ashford (Kent) conducted 5,475 car practical tests and 2,530 candidates passed: a 46.2% pass rate, -3.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 212 of 267 centres and 26 of 31 in South East.
Practise Ashford Kent routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 20 practice routes near Ashford Kent with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Ashford Kent pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Ashford Kent
The pass rate in 2025/26 (46.2%) was almost the same as in 2021/22. Test volumes changed too, from 3,904 to 5,475 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Ashford Kent | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,904 | 1,804 | 46.2% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 6,103 | 3,033 | 49.7% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 4,811 | 2,355 | 49% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 3,504 | 1,823 | 52% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 5,475 | 2,530 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (50.6% from 352 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (42.7%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Ashford Kent
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Maidstone (27 km, 60.2%).
What the test at Ashford Kent 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 Ashford Kent driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,530 passes from 5,475 car practical tests at Ashford (Kent), a pass rate of 46.2%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Ashford Kent?
- 1,135 of 2,473 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (45.9%). 53 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Ashford Kent?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Maidstone, about 27 km away, at 60.2% 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 Ashford Kent?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 20 practice route patterns around Ashford Kent. 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.