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Bristol has 2 DVSA driving test centres: Bristol (Avonmouth), Bristol (Kingswood). Median waits for tests taken in Sep 2026 range from 5.9 weeks at Bristol (Kingswood) to 12.1 weeks at Bristol (Avonmouth). Bristol (Avonmouth) has the highest pass rate in Bristol at 55.5%.
2Bristol test centres
9.0 wkaverage wait
5.9 wkshortest · Bristol (Kingswood)
55.5%highest pass rate · Bristol (Avonmouth)
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Bristol test centres: waits, availability and pass rates
| Test centre | Median wait | % available | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Avonmouth) | 12.1 wk | 37.6% | 55.5% |
| Bristol (Kingswood) | 5.9 wk | 29.9% | 51.9% |
Bristol (Avonmouth) currently has the most appointments still available to book (37.6% of standard slots in the next 24 weeks).
How to get a driving test cancellation in Bristol
DVSA releases new appointments 24 weeks ahead at 6am every Monday. Anything sooner comes from cancellations and changes, which can appear at any time. Because DVSA cannot notify you, free alerts for your Bristol centre save you from refreshing the booking service all day. Read the full guide to driving test cancellations and the 2026 rules for changing your test, then open your centre page to see the three nearest centres you can switch to.
More in the region: all South West test centres.
Bristol driving test cancellations — FAQ
Where is the shortest driving test wait in Bristol?
For tests taken in Sep 2026, the shortest median wait among Bristol centres was 5.9 weeks at Bristol (Kingswood). Waits change every month, so check the table above.
How do I get a driving test cancellation in Bristol?
Earlier appointments at Bristol centres can appear at any time when someone cancels or changes a test. DVSA cannot notify you, so either keep checking the official service (without searching too often) or turn on free alerts for your Bristol centre. Remember DVSA only lets you move a booked test to one of its 3 nearest centres.
Which Bristol driving test centre has the highest pass rate?
Bristol (Avonmouth) has the highest pass rate in Bristol at 55.5% (2025–26 DVSA figures).
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Data updated: 24 Oct 2026 · Waiting times are the median weeks between booking and sitting a car test for people who took their test in Sep 2026; availability is the share of standard test slots in the next 24 weeks still unbooked. Pass rates 2025–26. Pass rates & waiting times contain public sector information from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. About our data →