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Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre

AB12 3GQ 52.4% pass rate · 4,858 tests ⏳ 9.1 wk median wait · Sep 2026 🏅 #157 of 318 UK centres for pass rate

See live DVSA cancellations at Aberdeen South (Cove), its official pass rate, and the 3 nearest centres you can switch your test to under the 2026 rules — then get a free instant alert the moment an earlier slot drops.

  • 📍 Address: Moss Road, Gateway Business Park, Nigg, Aberdeen, AB12 3GQ
  • 🚗 Tests here: car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 3
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🔍 Live cancellations at Aberdeen South (Cove)

Newly released DVSA slots for Aberdeen South (Cove), refreshed every minute.

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🕒 When do earlier dates appear at Aberdeen South (Cove)?

Between 16 Jul 2026 and 13 Oct 2026 our monitor first saw 87 earlier dates (less than 20 weeks away) at Aberdeen South (Cove). They were spotted most often on Wednesday (26%), and between 12pm–3pm (33%).

By weekday

Monday11%
Tuesday17%
Wednesday26%
Thursday16%
Friday16%
Saturday7%
Sunday6%

By time of day

6am–9am5%
9am–12pm28%
12pm–3pm33%
3pm–6pm18%
6pm–midnight16%

This is when our monitor first saw each date, not a DVSA schedule — DVSA says earlier appointments can appear at any time. See cancellation times for every centre →

🔀 Move your Aberdeen South (Cove) test to one of these 3 centres

Since 9 June 2026, DVSA only lets you move a booked test to one of its 3 nearest centres (or back to your original). From Aberdeen South (Cove) those are:

1
📍 9 mi awayAB23 8FE
48.2% pass rate · 3,906 tests⏳ 16.5 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Aberdeen North →
2
📍 26 mi awayAB51 4FR
61.9% pass rate · 749 tests⏳ 12.4 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Inverurie →
3
📍 34 mi awayDD10 8EE
70.0% pass rate · 621 tests⏳ 18.9 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Montrose →

Max 2 changes per booking · distances use the quickest driving route · full 2026 rules →

📈 Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre pass rate over time

Official DVSA pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) for every year since 2016-17 — it has fallen (-1.4 points over the period), ending at 52.4% in 2025-26.

52%56%60%64%17/1819/2021/2223/2425/2652.4%
51.0% male pass rate (2025-26)54.2% female pass rate (2025-26)4,858 tests taken (2025-26)

Source: DVSA table DRT122A (car practical tests), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test — FAQ

What is the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove)?

The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) is 52.4% (based on 4,858 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.

Where is Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre?

Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre is at Moss Road, Gateway Business Park, Nigg, Aberdeen, AB12 3GQ. It runs: car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 3.

How long is the wait for a test at Aberdeen South (Cove)?

Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Aberdeen South (Cove) was about 9.1 weeks in Sep 2026 (the median for people who took their test that month). It moves month to month — catching a cancellation is how learners get tested sooner.

How do I find an earlier test at Aberdeen South (Cove)?

Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Aberdeen South (Cove) and we notify you the moment a cancellation is released, so you can book it yourself on GOV.UK before it’s gone. Or, if you’d rather leave it to us, we can find and book an earlier test for you on WhatsApp →.

Which centres can I move my Aberdeen South (Cove) test to?

Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Aberdeen North, Inverurie, Montrose — or back to your original centre.

Data updated: 24 Oct 2026 · live slots refresh every minute · Median waiting time = the median weeks between booking and sitting a car test, for people who took their test in Sep 2026 (official DVSA figure; it varies month to month). Pass rates & waiting times contain public sector information from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. About our data →