Practical driving test centre in Avonmouth,

Bristol (Avonmouth) Driving Test Centre

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Unit M6, Cabot Park, Merebank Road, Avonmouth,, BS11 8AQ
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At a glance

Bristol (Avonmouth) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 55.5% from 9,400 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 8 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
55.5%
2025-26 · 9,400 tests
Published median wait
8 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
55.4%
2025-26 · 4,840 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
51.2%
2025-26 · 2,807 automatic tests

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

Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre
Unit M6, Cabot Park, Merebank Road
Avonmouth,
BS11 8AQ
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Bristol (Avonmouth) driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Bristol (Avonmouth).

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 10.4 weeks in Aug 2024 to 8 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 33.7% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Bristol (Avonmouth)
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 20268 weeks15 weeks7,7905,1622,62833.7%128
Jun 20265.1 weeks12.4 weeks8,7285,4713,25737.3%58
May 20264.5 weeks19 weeks7,1945,4671,72724%36
Apr 20265.4 weeks24 weeks4,5614,2373247.1%45
Mar 20264 weeks24 weeks4,2164,0841323.1%57
Feb 20264.3 weeks24 weeks3,0102,8961143.8%41
Jan 202611.4 weeks24 weeks2,4752,3581174.7%32
Dec 202512.3 weeks24 weeks2,4672,3491184.8%44
Nov 202520.6 weeks24 weeks2,4452,3451004.1%46
Oct 202521.7 weeks24 weeks2,4082,393150.6%80
Sept 202523 weeks24 weeks2,6342,4911435.4%15
Aug 202523 weeks24 weeks2,6002,4521485.7%10
Jul 202523 weeks24 weeks2,4322,2831496.1%27
Jun 202521.1 weeks24 weeks2,5972,4481495.7%27
May 202518 weeks24 weeks2,6782,5401385.2%43
Apr 202511.4 weeks24 weeks2,8042,6631415%46
Mar 202512.5 weeks24 weeks2,7142,6041104.1%40
Feb 202515.2 weeks24 weeks2,9422,8301123.8%26
Jan 202511 weeks24 weeks3,0902,9321585.1%30
Dec 202413.1 weeks24 weeks2,8252,6641615.7%9
Nov 202415.1 weeks24 weeks2,7792,6551244.5%35
Oct 202413.7 weeks24 weeks3,0852,9611244%21
Sept 202411.6 weeks24 weeks2,9412,7851565.3%69
Aug 202410.4 weeks24 weeks3,0072,8441635.4%53
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

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
55.5%
Tests conducted
9,400
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

55.4%

2,679 of 4,840 first attempts passed. 167 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

51.2%

1,436 of 2,807 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

55.5%
Great Britain rank

103rd of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 3 other centres.

South West rank

7th of 22

The regional comparison rate is 51.7%.

Compared with Great Britain

5.5 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Weston-super-Mare

17.4 miles away · 61% from 4,443 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Bristol (Avonmouth)

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.

Read how the test works

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.

Check every vehicle requirement

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 Bristol (Avonmouth)

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.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include M49, M5.

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 Rockingham Roundabout, Poplar Way East, A403, and maps 8 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 52 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 40 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • M49Motorway · about 1,379 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • M5Motorway · about 1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Saint Andrews Road (A403)Major road · about 684 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Smoke Lane (A403)Major road · about 691 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Rockingham Roundabout (A403)Major road · about 860 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Chittening Road (A403)Major road · about 1,217 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • St Brendans RoundaboutMajor road · about 1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Crowley Way (A4)Major road · about 1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Bristow Broadway (A4)Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Severn Road (A403)Major road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Portway RoundaboutMajor road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Portway (A4)Major road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 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 Bristol (Avonmouth)

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.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

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Published median wait (Jul 2026)

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

Monmouth Test Centre

Monmouth, NP25 3DP

About 20.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
51%
2025-26 · 1,283 tests
Median wait
11.6 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
52.8%
Automatic
40.3%
View Monmouth

Chippenham Test Centre

Chippenham, SN14 6LH

About 23.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
56.4%
2025-26 · 9,629 tests
Median wait
7.7 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
56%
Automatic
50.6%
View Chippenham

Questions about Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre

Where is Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre?
Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre is at Unit M6, Cabot Park, Merebank Road, Avonmouth,, BS11 8AQ. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth) Test Centre?
Practical: 55.5% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Bristol (Avonmouth) 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 Bristol (Avonmouth) 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 Bristol (Avonmouth)?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 8 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth)?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 55.4% from 4,840 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Bristol (Avonmouth)?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 51.2% from 2,807 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Bristol (Avonmouth) 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.