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 | 2,292 | 954 | 41.6% |
| 2021/22 | 8,017 | 3,750 | 46.8% |
| 2022/23 | 6,550 | 3,118 | 47.6% |
| 2023/24 | 8,275 | 3,871 | 46.8% |
| 2024/25 | 9,783 | 4,475 | 45.7% |
| 2025/26 | 9,415 | 4,845 | 51.5% |
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 | 16.4 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 37.6% | 43.1% |
| October 2025 | 18.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 35.1% | 45.6% |
| November 2025 | 13.0 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 42.4% | 42.6% |
| December 2025 | 8.1 weeks | 19.8 weeks | 49.1% | 35.4% |
| January 2026 | 7.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 49.8% | 35.2% |
| February 2026 | 10.9 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 47.4% | 40.2% |
| March 2026 | 7.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 49.7% | 37.9% |
| April 2026 | 16.1 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 41.9% | 45.7% |
| May 2026 | 19.5 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 39.8% | 48.2% |
| June 2026 | 15.8 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 36.3% | 42.7% |
| July 2026 | 14.6 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 41.8% | 44.8% |
| August 2026 | 14.6 weeks | 24.0 weeks | 49.7% | 34.3% |
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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