Where is Oban Test Centre?

Oban Test Centre is at Cameron House, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AE. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Oban Test Centre?

Practical: 66.1% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Oban 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 Oban 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 Oban?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 15.4 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Oban?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 66.3% from 187 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.

Are the roads listed near Oban 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 Oban

Oban 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.

Cameron House, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AE

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At a glance

Oban driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 66.1% from 322 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 15.4 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 66.1%; 2025-26 · 322 tests
Published median wait: 15.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 66.3%; 2025-26 · 187 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: Not published; Centre-level result not published

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

Oban Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Oban Test Centre
Cameron House, Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AE

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

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Oban driving test information

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

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 18.1 weeks in Aug 2024 to 15.4 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 0% 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.

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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Oban
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	15.4 weeks	24 weeks	117	117	0	0%	1
Jun 2026	14.1 weeks	23.8 weeks	141	137	4	2.8%	0
May 2026	16.7 weeks	23.5 weeks	106	102	4	3.8%	0
Apr 2026	16.6 weeks	20 weeks	89	89	0	0%	0
Mar 2026	14.6 weeks	22.2 weeks	82	82	0	0%	2
Feb 2026	15.7 weeks	17.5 weeks	77	76	1	1.3%	0
Jan 2026	17.4 weeks	21.8 weeks	80	77	3	3.8%	0
Dec 2025	20.3 weeks	20.4 weeks	89	89	0	0%	0
Nov 2025	22.7 weeks	22.3 weeks	82	82	0	0%	0
Oct 2025	20 weeks	24 weeks	97	97	0	0%	0
Sept 2025	15.4 weeks	24 weeks	66	66	0	0%	0
Aug 2025	22.1 weeks	24 weeks	62	62	0	0%	1
Jul 2025	12.4 weeks	24 weeks	108	108	0	0%	0
Jun 2025	14.3 weeks	24 weeks	128	128	0	0%	2
May 2025	21.9 weeks	24 weeks	118	118	0	0%	0
Apr 2025	21 weeks	24 weeks	98	98	0	0%	0
Mar 2025	20.7 weeks	24 weeks	109	109	0	0%	0
Feb 2025	19.6 weeks	24 weeks	113	113	0	0%	0
Jan 2025	22.3 weeks	24 weeks	142	142	0	0%	0
Dec 2024	22.1 weeks	24 weeks	124	124	0	0%	0
Nov 2024	22 weeks	23.5 weeks	146	146	0	0%	0
Oct 2024	Not published	23.5 weeks	142	142	0	0%	0
Sept 2024	19.6 weeks	24 weeks	120	120	0	0%	0
Aug 2024	18.1 weeks	24 weeks	127	127	0	0%	0

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

66.1%

Tests conducted

322

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

66.3%

124 of 187 first attempts passed. 14 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

66.1%

Great Britain rank

24th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Scotland rank

19th of 74

The regional comparison rate is 49.3%.

Compared with Great Britain

16.1 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Isle of Mull

19.4 miles away · 73.8% from 42 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 Oban

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 Oban

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 A85, and maps 5 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 5 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 Argyll Square (A85), Aird's Place (A85), George Street (A85).

Main roads nearby

Argyll Square (A85)Major road · about 179 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Aird's Place (A85)Major road · about 199 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
George Street (A85)Major road · about 261 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Corran Esplanade (A85)Major road · about 429 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A85Major road · about 436 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Dunollie Road (A85)Major road · about 711 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Argyll Square (A816)Main road · about 197 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A816Main road · about 236 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Combie Street (A816)Main road · about 257 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Soroba Road (A816)Main road · about 323 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Albany Street (C34)Local road · about 13 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Shore StreetLocal road · about 47 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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Test centres near Oban

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 Oban. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Isle of Mull Test Centre

Isle of Mull, PA72 6JD

About 19.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 73.8%; 2025-26 · 42 tests
Median wait: 21.6 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 72.7%
Automatic: Not published

View Isle of Mull

Inveraray Test Centre

Inverary, PA32 8UY

About 19.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 69.4%; 2025-26 · 124 tests
Median wait: 20.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 75.4%
Automatic: Not published

View Inveraray

Ballachulish Test Centre

Balachulish, PH49 4HP

About 23.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 69.2%; 2015-16 · 13 tests
Median wait: Not published; Period unavailable · historical
First attempt: 59.1%
Automatic: Not published

View Ballachulish

Lochgilphead Test Centre

Lochgilphead, PA31 8QX

About 26 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 56.4%; 2025-26 · 140 tests
Median wait: 14.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 55.4%
Automatic: Not published

View Lochgilphead

Fort William Test Centre

Fort William, PH33 6AN

About 31.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 65.5%; 2025-26 · 374 tests
Median wait: 15.6 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 69.2%
Automatic: 46.2%

View Fort William

Dunoon Test Centre

Dunoon, PA23 8BP

About 38.1 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 71.5%; 2025-26 · 193 tests
Median wait: 21.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 72.2%
Automatic: 60.5%

View Dunoon

Questions about Oban Test Centre

Where is Oban Test Centre?: Oban Test Centre is at Cameron House, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AE. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Oban Test Centre?: Practical: 66.1% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Oban 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 Oban 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 Oban?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 15.4 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Oban?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 66.3% from 187 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
Are the roads listed near Oban 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.