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Northamptonshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Women achieved pass rates of 54% at Wellingborough down to 46% at Kettering and Rugby, while men ranged from 56% at Wellingborough to 45% at Kettering across Northamptonshire's five centres. The challenging road network includes Bedford's busy A421 dual carriageway, Kettering's confusing town centre layout, and Rugby's proximity to major motorway junctions. Automatic pass rates varied from 55% at Wellingborough to 39% at Rugby, with Bedford and Northampton sitting around 44-46%. Wellingborough stands out with a 55.1% overall pass rate from the county's 38,923 total tests between 2024 and 2025, while Kettering and Rugby both struggled at 46%.
Wellingborough
1,477 tests takenNorthampton
12,825 tests takenBedford
8,958 tests takenKettering
8,489 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 54.3% | 56.0% | 55.2% | 55.1% | 1,477 |
| Northampton | 50.0% | 50.7% | 46.2% | 50.4% | 12,825 |
| Bedford | 49.7% | 50.1% | 44.0% | 49.9% | 8,958 |
| Kettering | 46.3% | 45.7% | 40.8% | 46.0% | 8,489 |