Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test pass rate
42.8% of car practical tests at Birmingham (South Yardley) ended in a pass in 2025-26 — 10.1 points below the national average.
The short answer
Birmingham (South Yardley) is one of Britain's hardest: 42.8% pass first time against a 52.9% national average, ranking 31 of 318 centres (hardest first) — its rate has ranged from 31.1% (2014-15) to 42.8% (2025-26). Same examiner standard everywhere; different roads.
42.8%
Pass rate, 2025-26
-10.1pp
vs the 52.9% national average
#31
Hardest-first rank of 318 centres
Birmingham (South Yardley) pass rate by year
Pass rates reflect the test routes and conditions around a centre — urban centres with complex junctions typically run lower rates than rural ones — as well as the mix of candidates. A below-average rate doesn't mean you'll fail at Birmingham (South Yardley): it means the routes deserve respect and mock-test practice on local roads pays off. Compare every centre on the national table.
Source: DVSA, 2025-26. Methodology.
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