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Oxford (Cowley)
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The numbers in context

In the year from April 2025 to March 2026, Oxford (Cowley) recorded 5,419 car practical tests and 2,741 passes. These figures include all attempts and transmissions, not only first-time or manual tests.

50.6%Centre pass rate
5,419Tests taken
50.0%GB national rate
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In 2024-25, the published centre rate was 48.2%, from 6,449 tests. Changes can reflect the mix of learners and tests, so they should not be treated as a change in difficulty.

A percentage is not your personal chance of passing. The test standard is the same. Your preparation, familiarity with the area and ability to drive independently are more useful things to focus on.

Nearby centres with higher pass rates

How do other local options compare with Oxford (Cowley)’s 50.6%?

Up to three centres within 25 miles, highest rates first. Each recorded at least 100 tests in 2025–26.

  1. Reading

    55.4%Historic pass rate
    From this centre
    24.3 miles
    Tests taken
    9,237
    Rate difference
    +4.8 percentage points
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  2. High Wycombe

    51.5%Historic pass rate
    From this centre
    20.4 miles
    Tests taken
    3,534
    Rate difference
    +0.9 percentage points
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Distances are straight-line miles from Oxford (Cowley), not your postcode. A higher historical rate does not make a test easier or predict your result.

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Where to find the centre

Oxford (Cowley)
James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2PY
OX4 2PY

Address details come from the official GOV.UK directory. Check the venue, arrival instructions and any changes against your booking confirmation before travelling. This page does not show available test appointments.

Other centres within reach

These are nearby published locations, measured in a straight line from this centre. Road journeys may be longer.

Aylesbury16.3 miles High Wycombe20.4 miles Banbury22.8 miles

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Where you take the test is only part of the plan. Start with your current experience, the situations you find difficult and how much time you can realistically make for lessons. My First Pass is a matching service designed to connect learners with suitable independent instructors for bespoke tuition.

Use the course planner for an explained starting range, then have a driving assessment before agreeing the final hours. Instructor coverage, lesson dates and test availability need to be confirmed separately.

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Sources and scope
DVSA DRT122A, 2025–26 · Released 25 June 2026.
Official test-centre finder · Location dataset updated 22 October 2026.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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