--- title: "Oswestry Driving Test Centre | Shropshire | 54.2% Pass Rate" description: "Oswestry driving test centre in Shropshire — 54.2% 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": "Shropshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/shropshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Oswestry" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Oswestry Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/shropshire/oswestry", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire", "postalCode": "SY10 8GA", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.86, "longitude": -3.053 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor can sit in on your driving test. This can be beneficial for feedback and understanding your performance, but it is entirely optional and up to your discretion." } }, { "@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 at the Oswestry centre online via the official DVSA website. You must provide at least three clear working days notice to avoid losing your test fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you are unsuccessful in your driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can retake it. 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Oswestry # Oswestry Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Shropshire. ## Quick facts - Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8GA - Pass rate: **54.2%** - County: **Shropshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.86&mlon=-3.053#map=15/52.86/-3.053) ## About Oswestry Test Centre The Oswestry Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Unit 15, Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8GA. This location offers a variety of road conditions to adequately assess a learner's driving proficiency. Test routes from Oswestry typically incorporate diverse environments, ranging from town driving with its inherent complexities like navigating junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings, to rural roads which present challenges such as varying speed limits, sharper bends, and potential hazards like agricultural vehicles and uneven surfaces. This mix ensures that candidates are well-prepared for real-world driving scenarios. While specific pass rates for individual centres are not publicly released by the DVSA, the diverse test routes at Oswestry suggest that successful candidates will have demonstrated a comprehensive skill set, reflecting their ability to adapt to different driving conditions. Learners should focus on developing robust observation, hazard perception, and independent driving skills to confidently tackle the varied demands of the Oswestry test routes. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Oswestry Finding driving test cancellations at Oswestry Driving Test Centre can significantly shorten your wait time. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test date often requires diligent searching. Learners should regularly check the DVSA website for new slots, which can become available unpredictably. For a more efficient approach, services like "Find Me A Driving Test" continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7. This dramatically increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute cancellation at the Oswestry centre, helping you take your test sooner without the constant manual checking. [Get cancellation alerts for Oswestry](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Oswestry ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Oswestry, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Oswestry has improved, moving from 52.8% to 55.6% (up 2.8 percentage points). It peaked at 56.1% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 47.3% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 52.8%. 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 55.6% 2023-24 54% 2022-23 48.8% 2021-22 54.2% 2020-21 54.2% 2019-20 47.9% 2018-19 47.3% 2017-18 50.5% 2016-17 53.4% 2015-16 52.8% 2014-15 49.9% 2013-14 52.8% 2012-13 56.1% 2011-12 55.5% 2010-11 56% 2009-10 54.7% 2008-09 53.4% 2007-08 52.8% ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### 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? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Oswestry** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wrexham 21.1 km away ](/test-centres/wrexham/wrexham) - [ Shrewsbury 24.5 km away ](/test-centres/shropshire/shrewsbury) - [ Chester 38.3 km away ](/test-centres/cheshire/chester) 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.