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Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre

TN23 1PL 46.2% pass rate · 5,475 tests ⏳ 7.1 wk median wait · Sep 2026 🏅 #264 of 318 UK centres for pass rate

See live DVSA cancellations at Ashford (Kent), 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: International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1PL
  • 🚗 Tests here: car, ADI part 3
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🔍 Live cancellations at Ashford (Kent)

Newly released DVSA slots for Ashford (Kent), refreshed every minute.

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🕒 When do earlier dates appear at Ashford (Kent)?

Between 16 Jul 2026 and 13 Oct 2026 our monitor first saw 49 earlier dates (less than 20 weeks away) at Ashford (Kent). They were spotted most often on Thursday (27%), and between 6pm–midnight (33%).

By weekday

Monday22%
Tuesday24%
Wednesday12%
Thursday27%
Friday10%
Saturday4%
Sunday0%

By time of day

6am–9am6%
9am–12pm18%
12pm–3pm20%
3pm–6pm22%
6pm–midnight33%

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 →

🗺️ Practice route maps near Ashford (Kent)

Illustrative loops reconstructed on current maps to show the kind of roads a test around Ashford (Kent) tends to use. These are not the official current DVSA route — DVSA stopped publishing routes in 2010, and examiners vary them and use ~20 minutes of independent driving.

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Routes reconstructed from older published data · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

🔀 Move your Ashford (Kent) 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 Ashford (Kent) those are:

1
📍 15 mi awayCT1 3AS
45.8% pass rate · 4,670 tests⏳ 5.4 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Canterbury →
2
📍 16 mi awayCT20 2TS
42.4% pass rate · 7,818 tests⏳ 7.1 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Folkestone →
3
📍 20 mi awayME15 6JZ
60.2% pass rate · 8,053 tests⏳ 9.7 wk median wait · Sep 2026
View Maidstone →

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

📈 Ashford (Kent) driving test centre pass rate over time

Official DVSA pass rate at Ashford (Kent) for every year since 2016-17 — it has fallen (-2.8 points over the period), ending at 46.2% in 2025-26.

45%48%51%17/1819/2021/2223/2425/2646.2%
45.7% male pass rate (2025-26)46.9% female pass rate (2025-26)5,475 tests taken (2025-26)

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

Ashford (Kent) driving test — FAQ

What is the pass rate at Ashford (Kent)?

The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Ashford (Kent) is 46.2% (based on 5,475 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.

Where is Ashford (Kent) driving test centre?

Ashford (Kent) driving test centre is at International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1PL. It runs: car, ADI part 3.

How long is the wait for a test at Ashford (Kent)?

Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Ashford (Kent) was about 7.1 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 Ashford (Kent)?

Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Ashford (Kent) 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 Ashford (Kent) test to?

Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Canterbury, Folkestone, Maidstone — 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 →