--- title: "Winchester Driving Test Centre | Hampshire | 47.9% Pass Rate" description: "Winchester driving test centre in Hampshire — 47.9% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Hampshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/hampshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Winchester" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Winchester Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/hampshire/winchester", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "60 Christchurch Road, Winchester, Hampshire", "postalCode": "SO23 9SY", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.063, "longitude": -1.308 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes from Winchester Driving Test Centre are designed to assess a wide range of driving skills. They typically include a mix of urban roads with varying speed limits, residential areas, and main roads, potentially including dual carriageways. Expect to encounter diverse traffic conditions, junctions, and pedestrian crossings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence photocard. If you have an old-style paper licence, you'll need to bring this along with a valid passport. Without the correct identification, your test will be cancelled, and you will not receive a refund." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific parking availability for candidates at the Winchester Driving Test Centre can vary. It's advisable to check with your driving instructor or the test centre directly before your test. 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Winchester # Winchester Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Hampshire. ## Quick facts - 60 Christchurch Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SY - Pass rate: **47.9%** (2024-25) - County: **Hampshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.063&mlon=-1.308#map=15/51.063/-1.308) ## About Winchester Test Centre With an impressive pass rate that often exceeds the national average, Winchester Driving Test Centre offers a promising environment for learners based in Hampshire. Located at Unit 12, Winnall Industrial Estate, Winnall Close, Winchester, SO23 0ZA, the centre is strategically positioned to provide a varied test experience. Test routes frequently incorporate the diverse road conditions characteristic of Winchester, ranging from the intricate urban streets within the city centre to quicker, more open roads on the outskirts, including sections that may involve dual carriageways like the A34 or A33. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly tested on their ability to adapt to different speed limits and traffic scenarios. The local area presents a blend of challenges, such as navigating complex roundabouts, managing busy residential areas with parked cars, and encountering various pedestrian crossings. This comprehensive testing approach helps to ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for a lifetime of safe driving. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Winchester Securing a driving test at Winchester Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for an available slot. However, cancellations frequently occur, offering earlier opportunities for a test. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system for Winchester, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This continuous scanning significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute cancellation at this particular test centre, allowing you to take your test sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Winchester](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Winchester ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Winchester, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Winchester has improved, moving from 39.8% to 47.9% (up 8.1 percentage points). It peaked at 59.2% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 39.8% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 48%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 47.9% 2023-24 49.1% 2022-23 49.1% 2021-22 56.5% 2020-21 59.2% 2019-20 49.6% 2018-19 50% 2017-18 51.3% 2016-17 46.2% 2015-16 43.1% 2014-15 43% 2013-14 45.2% 2012-13 50% 2011-12 48.7% 2010-11 45.5% 2009-10 44.1% 2008-09 45.3% 2007-08 39.8% ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Winchester** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Southampton (Maybush) 17.4 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/southampton-maybush) - [ Basingstoke 27.4 km away ](/test-centres/uk/basingstoke) - [ Portsmouth 29.3 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/portsmouth) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.