57.4% is the current pass rate at Sutton Coldfield — above the UK average of 50.1%. Routes mix urban junctions, roundabouts, and A-road stretches — the moments where candidates switch between them, especially around speed limit changes and mirror checks, are where most minor faults happen.
📍 Test Centre Address
Jockey Road
Sutton Coldfield, B73 5XA
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Pass Rate at Sutton Coldfield
The pass rate at Sutton Coldfield is 57.4% — one of the higher figures in the UK. This often reflects quieter roads or a road network where observation faults are less likely to accumulate, not easier examining. The DVSA test standard is the same at every centre in the country.
Among West Midlands test centres, Sutton Coldfield's 57.4% pass rate places it 4th out of 30 — above Bromsgrove (57.3%) and Solihull (56.2%), and below Stratford-upon-Avon (60.4%) and Stourport-on-Severn (59.2%). The highest in West Midlands is Stone at 63.1%; the lowest is Wolverhampton at 34.3%.
DVSA does not publish data for this specific test centre in our current dataset — this figure is a regional estimate based on nearby centres of similar size, not an official DVSA statistic.
Pass Rate Comparison — All West Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in West Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield
Before booking at Sutton Coldfield, it's worth checking how it stacks up against other centres near Sutton Coldfield — pass rate, route type, and typical wait for a slot can all vary more than you'd expect between centres just a few miles apart.
- Birmingham North driving test centre (3 miles — 42.8% pass rate)
- Walsall driving test centre (7 miles — 50.3% pass rate)
- Garretts Green driving test centre (7 miles — 44.7% pass rate)
- Tamworth driving test centre (7 miles — 52.8% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield's routes mix town centre streets with the busier A-road sections around Sutton Coldfield — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, and 20mph residential zones all feature. Where minor faults tend to build up is the switch between speed limits, especially from 30mph up to national speed limit on the approach roads.
Most routes include regular pedestrian crossings too, and the examiner expects an early response — hesitating or creeping forward while someone's still crossing is marked as a serious fault, not a minor one.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Sutton Coldfield
DVSA doesn't break fault data down by centre, so the list below is the national picture, weighted for the kind of roads you'll actually face at Sutton Coldfield and other West Midlands centres.
- 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 Sutton Coldfield
Book your practical driving test at Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield's 57.4% pass rate is above the national average — but that doesn't mean preparation matters less. Candidates who do well here tend to use an instructor who knows the local routes and can target the specific road types the examiner will test on.
Look for an ADI who takes pupils to Sutton Coldfield on a regular basis — they'll already have routes prepared that mirror what the examiner actually uses, covering the roundabouts and junctions that come up most often.
Search for ADIs near Sutton Coldfield using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Which junctions and manoeuvres does the examiner focus on most at Sutton Coldfield, and how many of your pupils have tested there?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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