West Midlands's mix of town junctions, roundabouts, and faster A-road sections is the test at Redditch, which currently records a pass rate of 51.4% — above the UK national average of 50.1%. Most minor faults show up right at the transitions between them.
📍 Test Centre Address
Elm Road
Redditch, B97 6HJ
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Pass Rate at Redditch
The pass rate at Redditch is 51.4%, above the UK national average of 50.1%. A higher pass rate typically reflects a road network where candidates can demonstrate skills clearly — but the DVSA standard is identical everywhere. Do not mistake the pass rate for a measure of examiner leniency.
Among West Midlands test centres, Redditch's 51.4% pass rate places it 15th out of 30 — above Halesowen (51.3%) and Shrewsbury (51%), and below Tamworth (52.8%) and Worcester (51.9%). The highest in West Midlands is Stone at 63.1%; the lowest is Wolverhampton at 34.3%.
Pass rate sourced from DVSA open data (April 2024–March 2025). DVSA statistics ↗
Pass Rate Comparison — All West Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in West Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Redditch is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 63.1% | +13% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 59.2% | +9.1% |
| Sutton Coldfield | 57.4% | +7.3% |
| Bromsgrove | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Solihull | 56.2% | +6.1% |
| Leamington Spa | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Stourbridge | 55.1% | +5% |
| Kidderminster | 54.8% | +4.7% |
| Cannock | 53.8% | +3.7% |
| Nuneaton | 53.2% | +3.1% |
| Lichfield | 53% | +2.9% |
| Tamworth | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Worcester | 51.9% | +1.8% |
| Redditch ★ | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Rugby | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Halesowen | 51.3% | +1.2% |
| Shrewsbury | 51% | +0.9% |
| Walsall | 50.3% | +0.2% |
| Telford | 48.9% | -1.2% |
| Kenilworth | 48.5% | -1.6% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 46.8% | -3.3% |
| Stafford | 45.8% | -4.3% |
| Dudley | 45.2% | -4.9% |
| Garretts Green | 44.7% | -5.4% |
| Birmingham South | 43.1% | -7% |
| Birmingham North | 42.8% | -7.3% |
| Newcastle Under Lyme | 41.6% | -8.5% |
| Coventry | 40% | -10.1% |
| Wolverhampton | 34.3% | -15.8% |
Test Centres Near Redditch
The nearest test centre to you in Redditch isn't automatically the best choice. Pass rates, road types, and appointment availability all differ enough between nearby centres that it's worth a quick comparison before booking at Redditch.
- Bromsgrove driving test centre (5 miles — 57.3% pass rate)
- Birmingham South driving test centre (8 miles — 43.1% pass rate)
- Solihull driving test centre (10 miles — 56.2% pass rate)
- Halesowen driving test centre (11 miles — 51.3% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Redditch
Expect town centre streets and the faster A-road sections around Redditch in roughly equal measure on routes from Redditch — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, 20mph residential zones. The speed limit transitions, particularly 30mph to national speed limit, are where most minor faults accumulate.
Pedestrian crossings come up regularly, and a late response — or creeping forward while someone's still in the road — gets marked as serious, not minor, so early, decisive reactions matter here.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Redditch
There's no per-centre fault breakdown published by the DVSA — what follows is the national data, adjusted for the road types typical of Redditch and West Midlands more broadly.
- Junctions — observation: Not looking properly before emerging at T-junctions and roundabouts. The most common serious fault across all test centres.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors visibly before turning, changing lane, or moving away from stationary.
- Junctions — turning right: Cutting the corner, not waiting for a safe gap, or failing to observe cyclists and pedestrians in the junction.
- Control — steering: Coarse or inconsistent steering causing the vehicle to drift or weave through bends and residential streets.
- Response to traffic lights: Proceeding on amber when stopping was possible, or stopping beyond the stop line.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Redditch
Book your practical driving test at Redditch through the official DVSA service. You will need your provisional driving licence number and a debit or credit card. The current fee is £62 for weekday tests and £75 for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Your theory test certificate must be valid when you book — theory passes expire two years from the test date. Check yours before starting a booking.
Slots at Redditch fill quickly during summer and post-lockdown periods. If your preferred date is unavailable, set a DVSA cancellation alert — slots often appear at short notice when candidates cancel.
Find a Driving Instructor Near Redditch
Choosing an instructor familiar with Redditch's test routes is one of the most effective things you can do before test day. Local route knowledge means your final lessons can focus on the exact junctions and manoeuvres you'll face — not generic practice.
An instructor who regularly teaches at Redditch will know which roundabouts, junctions, and road types come up most often on the test — and will have routes ready that reflect that.
Search for ADIs near Redditch using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Roughly how many of your pupils test at Redditch, and which parts of the route do they usually find hardest?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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