Theory test centre in Chester

Chester Theory Test Centre

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Unit 3, Ground Floor, Granary Wharf, Steam Mill Street, Chester, CH3 5BE
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At a glance

Chester theory test pass rate

Latest published theory test pass rate: 47.6% from 20,210 tests in 2025-26.

Overall theory pass rate
47.6%
2025-26 · 20,210 tests
Tests conducted
20,210
2025-26
Tests passed
9,627
2025-26
Selected results
All candidates
DVSA published candidate breakdown

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

Chester Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Chester Test Centre
Unit 3, Ground Floor, Granary Wharf, Steam Mill Street
Chester
CH3 5BE
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Theory: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

Chester theory test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Chester.

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
47.6%
Tests conducted
20,210
Results shown
All candidates

How this pass rate compares

Overall theory pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

47.6%
Great Britain rank

68th of 192

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 2 other centres.

Compared with Great Britain

2.8 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 44.8%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Glossop

42.1 miles away · 48.7% from 279 tests

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

These figures compare groups of learners who took tests in the past. They cannot tell you how hard a centre, route or examiner will be, or whether you will pass.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

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Test centres near Chester

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)

Chester (this centre)WrexhamLiverpoolCrewe ARhylStoke-on-TrentBolton

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

Wrexham Test Centre

Wrexham, LL13 8AE

About 11.2 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
43.7%
2025-26 · 8,134 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Wrexham

Liverpool Test Centre

Liverpool, L1 5AS

About 15.1 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
45.6%
2025-26 · 69,093 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Liverpool

Crewe A Test Centre

Crewe, CW1 2PU

About 19.3 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
45%
2025-26 · 16,952 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Crewe A

Rhyl Test Centre

Clwyd, LL18 1AS

About 26.7 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
43.1%
2025-26 · 6,477 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Rhyl

Bolton Test Centre

Bolton, BL1 2AH

About 32.5 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
41.7%
2025-26 · 46,465 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Bolton

Questions about Chester Test Centre

Where is Chester Test Centre?
Chester Test Centre is at Unit 3, Ground Floor, Granary Wharf, Steam Mill Street, Chester, CH3 5BE. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Chester Test Centre?
Theory: 47.6% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Chester 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 Chester Test Centre?
This location is listed for theory tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.