What is the pass rate at Irvine driving test centre?

DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,752 passes from 4,941 car practical tests at Irvine, a pass rate of 55.7%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.

Is there an easier test centre near Irvine?

The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Cumnock, about 29 km away, at 67.4% 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 Irvine?

There are no compiled practice routes for Irvine yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

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Irvine Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate

In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Irvine conducted 4,941 car practical tests and 2,752 candidates passed: a 55.7% pass rate, +5.7 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 77 of 287 centres with at least 300 tests, and 21 of 47 in Scotland.

Centre address

Century Court, 11 Riverside Way, Riverside Business Park
Irvine
Scotland
KA11 5DJ

Map pin for Irvine

Practice routes for this centre aren't available yet

There is no compiled practice route for Irvinein this site's data. These are not official DVSA routes, and none have been invented here.

Irvine pass rate in 2025/26

All car tests

55.7%

2,752 of 4,941 passed

Test centres near Irvine

Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Cumnock (29 km, 67.4%).

Ayr16 km · 57.5% pass · 2,189 tests Paisley28 km · 48.6% pass · 7,912 tests Cumnock29 km · 67.4% pass · 760 tests Brodick (Isle of Arran)31 km · 67.3% pass · 55 tests Glasgow Shieldhall34 km · 39.9% pass · 7,019 tests East Kilbride35 km · 57.7% pass · 1,976 tests

What the test at Irvine 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.

Manoeuvres guide →Show me, tell me →Faults explained →

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Irvine driving test centre?: DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,752 passes from 4,941 car practical tests at Irvine, a pass rate of 55.7%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
Is there an easier test centre near Irvine?: The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Cumnock, about 29 km away, at 67.4% 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 Irvine?: There are no compiled practice routes for Irvine yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

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 Test Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.