52.3%

Colchester Driving Test Centre

Catchpool Road, Colchester, CO3 3LY

#94
National Rank
#4
In East of England
+0.5%
vs Last Period
9,600
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

52.3%
Overall
50.8%
Male
53.9%
Female
Pass rate 52.3% (+1.7% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
9,600
Passes/Year
5,021
Fails/Year
4,579

About Colchester Test Centre

Colchester driving test centre is located at Catchpool Road, Colchester, CO3 3LY in Essex, East of England. With a pass rate of 52.3%, it ranks #94 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Colchester has an above-average pass rate, making it one of the easier centres in the East of England region. This is likely due to less congested test routes and more straightforward road layouts in the surrounding area.

Tips for Passing at Colchester

  • Practice on roads around Braintree and Chelmsford to familiarise yourself with likely test routes
  • Pay special attention to mirror checks and observations at junctions
  • Book your test for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic
  • Take a mock test with your instructor on the most common test routes from this centre
  • Arrive 10 minutes early and familiarise yourself with the car park exit

How Colchester Compares

Compared to the East of England regional average of 51.5%, Colchester is above average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Catchpool Road, Colchester
Postcode
CO3 3LY
County
Essex
Nearby Areas
Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea

Book Your Driving Test

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