Ashford (Kent)
South East
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Official results, the context behind them and a practical way to plan your next step.
Results: official source tables. Waiting measures: August 2026, DRT122F. Missing values are not zero. Definitions and limitations.
Compare the same test group across published periods.
| Period | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 1,229 | 677 | 55.1% |
| 2021/22 | 3,939 | 1,884 | 47.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4,719 | 2,175 | 46.1% |
| 2023/24 | 6,091 | 2,733 | 44.9% |
| 2024/25 | 5,864 | 2,857 | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 5,255 | 2,589 | 49.3% |
Candidate mix and repeated attempts affect these figures. The highest rate does not identify the easiest test for you.
A centre’s statistical name may not identify the latest building. Any address must be checked against your booking confirmation.
A completed wait describes past test takers. The availability measure describes the published booking outlook at that time.
| Month | Median completed wait | Forward availability | Completed within 7 weeks | Completed after 21 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 11.0 weeks | 8.8 weeks | 44.7% | 36.9% |
| October 2025 | 16.3 weeks | 19.0 weeks | 36.1% | 42.2% |
| November 2025 | 4.0 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 58.9% | 26.3% |
| December 2025 | 5.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 55.2% | 32.5% |
| January 2026 | 4.6 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 58.7% | 23.8% |
| February 2026 | 3.4 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 62.9% | 24.4% |
| March 2026 | 5.7 weeks | 21.0 weeks | 56.4% | 30.7% |
| April 2026 | 5.7 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 54.9% | 32.2% |
| May 2026 | 5.4 weeks | 18.8 weeks | 53.6% | 33.1% |
| June 2026 | 7.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 49.9% | 30.0% |
| July 2026 | 5.0 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 58.8% | 28.3% |
| August 2026 | 5.0 weeks | 18.4 weeks | 56.2% | 34.6% |
Automatic-only outcomes use a different group of tests from the all-car rate. They do not establish which transmission is easier for you. Source: DRT122E.
Choosing manual or automaticInclude lessons, official fees and test-day car use.
Use a structured conversation with your instructor.
Official road, public transport and weather sources.
Suggest a correction to this record. For a booking issue, contact the official test authority.
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