Practical driving test centre in Sutton Coldfield

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Driving Test Centre

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110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UB
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At a glance

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 44.1% from 2,712 tests in 2023-24. Published median waiting time: Not published.

Overall pass rate
44.1%
2023-24 · 2,712 tests
Published median wait
Not published
Mar 2021 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
41.6%
2023-24 · 1,066 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
39.2%
2023-24 · 729 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre
110 - 116 Boldmere Road
Sutton Coldfield
B73 5UB
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2023-24
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test information

Latest full year: 2023-24. DVSA centre name: Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield).

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

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Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
44.1%
Tests conducted
2,712
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

41.6%

443 of 1,066 first attempts passed. 14 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2023-24 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

39.2%

286 of 729 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2023-24 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2023-24

44.1%
Great Britain rank

1st of 1

Centres with a published 2023-24 rate.

West Midlands rank

1st of 1

The regional comparison rate is 44.1%.

Compared with Great Britain

The same as

The Great Britain comparison rate is 44.1%.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

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What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

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Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

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Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Chalford Road, Chester Road, Six Ways, and maps 21 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 94 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Chester Road (A452), A452, Chester Road North (A452).

Main roads nearby

  • Chester Road (A452)Major road · about 712 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A452Major road · about 1,209 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Chester Road North (A452)Major road · about 1,217 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Jockey Road (A453)Main road · about 323 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • College Road (A453)Main road · about 663 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Birmingham Road (A5127)Main road · about 1,102 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Sutton Road (A5127)Main road · about 1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A5127Main road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Parade (A5127)Main road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Brassington Avenue (A5127)Main road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Queen StreetMain road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Lower Queen StreetMain road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

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Test centres near Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield). Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Wednesbury Test Centre

Wednesbury, WS10 9HN

About 7.2 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
35%
2025-26 · 7,508 tests
Median wait
10.3 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
31.5%
Automatic
30.2%
View Wednesbury

Lichfield Test Centre

Lichfield, WS13 6RB

About 9.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
53%
2025-26 · 5,944 tests
Median wait
20.4 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
53.3%
Automatic
46%
View Lichfield

Questions about Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre

Where is Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre?
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre is at 110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UB. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre?
Practical: 44.1% for 2023-24. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was Not available for March 2021. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 41.6% from 1,066 first attempts in 2023-24. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 39.2% from 729 tests in 2023-24. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.