--- title: "Watnall Driving Test Centre | 52.7% Pass Rate" description: "Watnall driving test centre in Nottinghamshire — 52.7% 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": "Nottinghamshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/nottinghamshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Watnall" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Watnall Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/nottinghamshire/watnall", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire", "postalCode": "NG16 1JF", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.012, "longitude": -1.247 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can cancel or reschedule your driving test directly through the GOV.UK website. You will need your driving licence number and your theory test pass certificate number or your booking reference number to make changes. A minimum of three working days' notice is required to avoid losing your test fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you fail your driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can rebook another practical test. This period allows you time to practice and improve on the areas identified as needing attention during your failed test." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your test centre after booking through the GOV.UK website, provided there are available slots at Watnall. 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Watnall # Watnall Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Nottinghamshire. ## Quick facts - Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1JF - Pass rate: **52.7%** - County: **Nottinghamshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.012&mlon=-1.247#map=15/53.012/-1.247) ## About Watnall Test Centre Watnall Driving Test Centre is situated in Nottinghamshire, offering a varied testing environment for learner drivers. Located at Main Rd, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1GQ, the centre provides convenient access. Test routes from Watnall typically encompass a mix of road types, including residential streets, rural roads, and busier main roads like the A611 and A6130. Learners should expect to encounter various traffic scenarios, roundabouts, crossroads, and potentially dual carriageways. The area also presents challenges such as narrow roads and on-street parking, requiring good observation and car control. While official pass rates for individual centres fluctuate, the diversity of roads suggests that candidates who are confident in different driving conditions and proficient in manoeuvres will have a strong chance of success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Watnall Finding driving test cancellations at Watnall Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test constantly scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations at Watnall. This increases the chances of securing an earlier test date. By monitoring the system continuously, available slots are identified quickly, providing a real opportunity for candidates to book an earlier driving test without the need for constant manual checking. [Get cancellation alerts for Watnall](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Watnall ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Watnall, from 2012-13 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Watnall has declined, moving from 52% to 48.9% (down 3.1 percentage points). It peaked at 57.3% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 48.5% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 51.2%. 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 48.9% 2023-24 51.5% 2022-23 57.3% 2021-22 52.7% 2020-21 51.7% 2019-20 51.2% 2018-19 48.5% 2017-18 49.7% 2016-17 50.4% 2015-16 48.7% 2014-15 48.9% 2013-14 54.3% 2012-13 52% ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ## Nearby alternative test centres - [ Nottingham (Chilwell) 10.2 km away ](/test-centres/nottinghamshire/nottingham-chilwell) - [ Nottingham (Colwick) 12.5 km away ](/test-centres/nottinghamshire/nottingham-colwick) - [ Ashfield 12.8 km away ](/test-centres/uk/ashfield) - [ Derby (Alvaston) 17.7 km away ](/test-centres/derbyshire/derby-alvaston) - [ Loughborough 26.8 km away ](/test-centres/uk/loughborough) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. 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