Derby AlvastonDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Derby (Alvaston) conducted 8,086 car practical tests and 4,186 candidates passed: a 51.8% pass rate, +1.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 123 of 267 centres and 12 of 20 in East Midlands.
Practise Derby Alvaston routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 21 practice routes near Derby Alvaston with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Derby Alvaston pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Derby Alvaston
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 51% to 51.8% (+0.8 points). Test volumes changed too, from 10,242 to 8,086 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Derby Alvaston | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 10,242 | 5,219 | 51% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 8,300 | 4,041 | 48.7% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 9,467 | 4,479 | 47.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9,260 | 4,751 | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 8,086 | 4,186 | 51.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was June 2025 (57.7% from 617 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (43%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Derby Alvaston
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Burton-on-Trent (18 km, 54.7%).
What the test at Derby Alvaston 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 Derby Alvaston driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 4,186 passes from 8,086 car practical tests at Derby (Alvaston), a pass rate of 51.8%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Derby Alvaston?
- 2,296 of 4,342 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (52.9%). 117 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Derby Alvaston?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Burton-on-Trent, about 18 km away, at 54.7% 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 Derby Alvaston?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 21 practice route patterns around Derby Alvaston. 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.