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Driving instructors in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Test centres · DVSA data
Where Newcastle upon Tyne takes its test.
2 test centres serve Newcastle upon Tyne. Pass rates vary by centre, mostly because the routes differ, not the examiners. Worth knowing before you book.
| Test centre | Pass rate | Automatic | Tests a year | Typical wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth | 48.4% | 44.3% | 10,531 | 16.3 wks |
| Gateshead | 37.5% | 32.7% | 9,512 | 7.1 wks |
| Great Britain average | 50.0% | 44.6% | 1,998,621 | - |
The spread across Newcastle upon Tyne is 10.9 percentage points, from Gateshead at 37.5% to Gosforth at 48.4%. That gap is about test routes and traffic, not about examiners being harder on you at one centre than another.
Typical waits here run 7.1 to 16.3 weeks, which is worth factoring into when you start lessons. Book the test late and you wait; book it early and you may not be ready.
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Pass rates cover April 2025 to March 2026. Waiting times are the most recent month published for each centre, to July 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. One Stop Driving does not set or influence pass rates.