Sevenoaks driving test centre: pass rate and waiting time
DVSA's figures for car driving tests at Sevenoaks: the pass rate over 10 years, the first-time pass rate, and how long people waited for a test each month.
Short answer
59.0% of car driving tests at Sevenoaks were passes in 2025 to 2026, from 6,740 tests. That's the 3rd highest of Kent's 8 test centres, against 50.0% nationally. For people taking their first test, the pass rate was 60.9%.
In September 2026, half the people who took a test at Sevenoaks had booked it 15 weeks or less before, and 35.4% took it within 7 weeks of booking. The national median was 11.6 weeks.
Pass rate over 10 years
Car practical tests at Sevenoaks, April to March each year.
| Year | Tests | Passes | Pass rate | Men | Women | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 6,740 | 3,978 | 59.0% | 57.2% | 61.3% | 50.0% |
| 2024 to 2025 | 6,386 | 3,421 | 53.6% | 53.7% | 53.4% | 48.7% |
| 2023 to 2024 | 5,806 | 2,827 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 48.5% | 47.9% |
| 2022 to 2023 | 4,921 | 2,642 | 53.7% | 55.0% | 52.4% | 48.4% |
| 2021 to 2022 | 3,765 | 2,240 | 59.5% | 59.9% | 59.1% | 48.9% |
| 2020 to 2021 | 684 | 366 | 53.5% | 58.1% | 49.7% | 49.8% |
| 2019 to 2020 | 4,397 | 2,262 | 51.4% | 54.8% | 48.6% | 45.9% |
| 2018 to 2019 | 5,173 | 2,628 | 50.8% | 54.6% | 47.9% | 45.8% |
| 2017 to 2018 | 5,211 | 2,777 | 53.3% | 57.7% | 49.9% | 46.3% |
| 2016 to 2017 | 5,760 | 3,018 | 52.4% | 55.5% | 49.6% | 47.1% |
First-time pass rate
Only people taking their first car test. It's the fairest way to compare centres.
| Year | First attempts | Passed first time | First-time pass rate | Passed with no faults |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 3,658 | 2,228 | 60.9% | 111 |
| 2024 to 2025 | 3,167 | 1,739 | 54.9% | 58 |
| 2023 to 2024 | 2,727 | 1,305 | 47.9% | 67 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 2,613 | 1,412 | 54.0% | 72 |
| 2021 to 2022 | 2,184 | 1,322 | 60.5% | 73 |
Waiting times, month by month
The median weeks between booking and taking a test, for people who tested at Sevenoaks that month.
| Month | Median wait | Taken within 7 weeks | Waited over 21 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 15 weeks | 35.4% | 39.2% |
| August 2026 | 10.4 weeks | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| July 2026 | 10.4 weeks | 43.4% | 33.7% |
| June 2026 | 11.4 weeks | 40.3% | 31.4% |
| May 2026 | 12 weeks | 40.4% | 34.6% |
| April 2026 | 9.71 weeks | 43.2% | 28.7% |
| March 2026 | 15.14 weeks | 32.0% | 37.2% |
| February 2026 | 13.14 weeks | 35.4% | 33.5% |
| January 2026 | 14.14 weeks | 34.6% | 33.6% |
| December 2025 | 10.43 weeks | 41.8% | 20.1% |
| November 2025 | 9.86 weeks | 41.0% | 27.1% |
| October 2025 | 10.93 weeks | 39.7% | 26.7% |
| September 2025 | 10.86 weeks | 38.1% | 26.6% |
| August 2025 | 9.71 weeks | 41.5% | 28.6% |
| July 2025 | 8 weeks | 47.2% | 25.5% |
| June 2025 | 9.93 weeks | 42.1% | 29.9% |
| May 2025 | 10.93 weeks | 37.5% | 27.7% |
| April 2025 | 9.86 weeks | 40.2% | 26.1% |
Other Kent test centres
Sorted by the shortest wait in September 2026.
| Test centre | Pass rate, 2025-26 | First-time | Median wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 45.8% | 46.2% | 5.4 weeks |
| Ashford | 46.2% | 45.9% | 7.1 weeks |
| Folkestone | 42.4% | 42.2% | 7.1 weeks |
| Herne Bay | 55.9% | 56.3% | 8.6 weeks |
| Maidstone | 60.2% | 61.6% | 9.7 weeks |
| Tunbridge Wells | 64.5% | 65.4% | 10.6 weeks |
| Gillingham | 56.4% | 57.6% | 12 weeks |
Before you book
- Only you can book, change or cancel your car test, through GOV.UK. Since 12 May 2026, instructors and booking services can't do it for you, and nobody can sell you a test slot. The 2026 booking rules.
- You can change a booking twice, and only move it to one of the three nearest test centres, so pick your centre carefully.
- A test costs £62 on a weekday, or £75 in the evening, at weekends and on bank holidays.
- A pass rate reflects who tests at a centre as well as the roads. Being ready on the day matters far more than which centre you choose.
- Lessons in Kent cost a middle of £40 an hour. Kent lesson prices by town.
Common questions
What is the pass rate at Sevenoaks driving test centre?
59.0% of car tests at Sevenoaks were passes in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,740 tests. The national rate was 50.0%.
What is the first-time pass rate at Sevenoaks?
60.9% of people taking their first car test at Sevenoaks passed in 2025-26, against 50.5% nationally.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Sevenoaks?
In 2026-09, half of the people who took a test at Sevenoaks had waited 15 weeks or less since booking, according to DVSA. The national median was 11.6 weeks.