Where is Northallerton Test Centre?

Northallerton Test Centre is at Elder House, East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NU. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Northallerton Test Centre?

Practical: 60.4% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Northallerton 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 Northallerton 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 Northallerton?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 8.9 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Northallerton?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 62.7% from 1,625 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 Northallerton?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 51% from 508 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Northallerton 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.

Practical driving test centre in Northallerton

Northallerton Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

Elder House, East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NU

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At a glance

Northallerton driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 60.4% from 3,244 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 8.9 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 60.4%; 2025-26 · 3,244 tests
Published median wait: 8.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 62.7%; 2025-26 · 1,625 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 51%; 2025-26 · 508 automatic tests

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

Northallerton Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Northallerton Test Centre
Elder House, East Road
Northallerton
DL6 1NU

Location checked: 24 August 2026
Statistics period: Practical: 2025-26
Data imported: 13 August 2026

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Northallerton driving test information

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

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 11.3 weeks in Aug 2024 to 8.9 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 29.5% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

Standard appointments still available

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

View exact monthly values

Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Northallerton
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	8.9 weeks	16.5 weeks	1,321	932	389	29.5%	59
Jun 2026	7.9 weeks	15.6 weeks	1,491	969	522	35%	65
May 2026	5.7 weeks	15.5 weeks	1,530	1,080	450	29.4%	39
Apr 2026	12.3 weeks	16 weeks	1,368	1,027	341	24.9%	36
Mar 2026	10.1 weeks	16 weeks	1,346	998	348	25.9%	36
Feb 2026	13.4 weeks	12.3 weeks	1,574	1,128	446	28.3%	45
Jan 2026	7.7 weeks	6.8 weeks	1,510	1,103	407	27%	36
Dec 2025	9.1 weeks	11.8 weeks	1,576	1,153	423	26.8%	36
Nov 2025	8.5 weeks	21 weeks	1,523	1,251	272	17.9%	36
Oct 2025	10.3 weeks	22.5 weeks	1,299	1,298	1	0.1%	34
Sept 2025	11.1 weeks	22.2 weeks	1,190	1,087	103	8.7%	0
Aug 2025	9.9 weeks	24 weeks	837	807	30	3.6%	0
Jul 2025	16.3 weeks	17.8 weeks	784	756	28	3.6%	0
Jun 2025	15.8 weeks	24 weeks	772	743	29	3.8%	0
May 2025	19.3 weeks	24 weeks	804	768	36	4.5%	0
Apr 2025	19.1 weeks	24 weeks	794	759	35	4.4%	0
Mar 2025	14.9 weeks	15.8 weeks	792	755	37	4.7%	0
Feb 2025	13.9 weeks	14 weeks	698	655	43	6.2%	0
Jan 2025	11.9 weeks	14.5 weeks	726	706	20	2.8%	0
Dec 2024	10.4 weeks	20 weeks	665	637	28	4.2%	0
Nov 2024	10.1 weeks	17 weeks	767	695	72	9.4%	10
Oct 2024	11.9 weeks	20.3 weeks	745	639	106	14.2%	36
Sept 2024	9.9 weeks	13.8 weeks	663	629	34	5.1%	44
Aug 2024	11.3 weeks	13.5 weeks	630	616	14	2.2%	40

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

60.4%

Tests conducted

3,244

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

62.7%

1,019 of 1,625 first attempts passed. 88 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

51%

259 of 508 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

60.4%

Great Britain rank

48th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Yorkshire and The Humber rank

2nd of 28

The regional comparison rate is 50.5%.

Compared with Great Britain

10.4 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Malton

29.3 miles away · 64.3% from 876 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 Northallerton

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.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

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 Northallerton

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 B6271, and maps 15 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 2 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 East Road (A167), A167, Brompton Road (A684).

Main roads nearby

East Road (A167)Main road · about 13 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A167Main road · about 109 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Brompton Road (A684)Main road · about 147 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Friarage Street (A167)Main road · about 148 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
High Street (A167)Main road · about 229 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
South Parade (A167)Main road · about 428 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Thirsk Road (A168)Main road · about 436 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Darlington Road (A167)Main road · about 767 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A168Main road · about 797 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Stokesley Road (A684)Main road · about 849 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Boroughbridge Road (A167)Main road · about 876 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A684Main road · about 1,224 metres 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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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)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

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

Darlington Test Centre

Darlington, DL1 4PW

About 12.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.1%; 2025-26 · 12,183 tests
Median wait: 8.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 48.9%
Automatic: 40.5%

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Middlesbrough Test Centre

Middlesbrough, TS3 8TE

About 18.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.7%; 2025-26 · 8,854 tests
Median wait: 14.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 47.1%
Automatic: 43.6%

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Knaresborough Test Centre

Knaresborough, HG5 8QB

About 23.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 58.5%; 2025-26 · 8,301 tests
Median wait: 9.7 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 60.8%
Automatic: 53.3%

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Hartlepool Test Centre

Hartlepool, TS25 1TZ

About 25 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 51%; 2025-26 · 5,847 tests
Median wait: 13.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 51.9%
Automatic: 45.3%

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York Test Centre

York, YO32 9GW

About 28.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 54.4%; 2025-26 · 9,416 tests
Median wait: 15.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 54.7%
Automatic: 49.9%

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Durham Test Centre

Meadowfield, DH7 8XL

About 29 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 53.2%; 2025-26 · 9,451 tests
Median wait: 15.7 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 54.8%
Automatic: 47.8%

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Questions about Northallerton Test Centre

Where is Northallerton Test Centre?: Northallerton Test Centre is at Elder House, East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NU. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Northallerton Test Centre?: Practical: 60.4% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Northallerton 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 Northallerton 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 Northallerton?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 8.9 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Northallerton?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 62.7% from 1,625 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 Northallerton?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 51% from 508 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Northallerton 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.