Leeds Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Leeds Test Centre

    Leeds Driving Test Centre is superbly situated at the heart of West Yorkshire, offering a comprehensive testing ground for learner drivers. Nestled amongst a diverse urban landscape, the centre presents a variety of road conditions, from bustling city streets to quieter residential areas, ensuring a thorough assessment of driving skills. Test routes typically incorporate complex junctions, multi-lane roundabouts, and dual carriageways, challenging candidates with real-world driving scenarios. The proximity to major roads like the M621 and A61 means examiners can gauge a candidate's ability to handle faster traffic and intricate merges. Leeds's pass rate, which historically hovers around the national average, suggests a fair but rigorous testing environment. This centre is ideal for those looking to prove their competency across a wide spectrum of urban driving challenges.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Leeds

    Driving test cancellations at Leeds can occur for various reasons, offering opportunities for earlier test dates. While the specific number of cancellations fluctuates daily, they provide a valuable chance to avoid long waiting times. Finding these can be challenging due to high demand. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations at Leeds, alerting you as soon as one becomes available, significantly improving your chances of securing an earlier test.

    Pass rate trend at Leeds

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Leeds, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Leeds has improved, moving from 30.6% to 50.2% (up 19.6 percentage points). It peaked at 50.2% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 30.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 37.6%. 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

    YearPass rate
    2024-2550.2%
    2023-2448.4%
    2022-2343.6%
    2021-2238.6%
    2020-2140.7%
    2019-2034.7%
    2018-1935.2%
    2017-1833.3%
    2016-1733.9%
    2015-1634.8%
    2014-1535.1%
    2013-1436.3%
    2012-1335.8%
    2011-1235.4%
    2009-1035.6%
    2008-0937.6%
    2007-0830.6%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Leeds to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.