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Gosforth Driving Test Centre
NE3 5HB 48.4% pass rate · 10,531 tests ⏳ 21.1 wk median wait · Sep 2026 🏅 #229 of 318 UK centres for pass rate
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- 📍 Address: Sandy lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HB
- 🚗 Tests here: car, lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
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Newly released DVSA slots for Gosforth, refreshed every minute.
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🕒 When do earlier dates appear at Gosforth?
Between 16 Jul 2026 and 13 Oct 2026 our monitor first saw 40 earlier dates (less than 20 weeks away) at Gosforth. They were spotted across the working week with no clear favourite day, and between 12pm–3pm (38%).
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🔀 Move your Gosforth 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 Gosforth those are:
Max 2 changes per booking · distances use the quickest driving route · full 2026 rules →
📈 Gosforth driving test centre pass rate over time
Official DVSA pass rate at Gosforth for every year since 2016-17 — it has fallen (-1.6 points over the period), ending at 48.4% in 2025-26.
49.8% male pass rate (2025-26)46.7% female pass rate (2025-26)10,531 tests taken (2025-26)
Source: DVSA table DRT122A (car practical tests), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Gosforth driving test — FAQ
What is the pass rate at Gosforth?
The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Gosforth is 48.4% (based on 10,531 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.
Where is Gosforth driving test centre?
Gosforth driving test centre is at Sandy lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HB. It runs: car, lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3.
How long is the wait for a test at Gosforth?
Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Gosforth was about 21.1 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 Gosforth?
Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Gosforth 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 Gosforth test to?
Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Gateshead, Blyth, Sunderland — or back to your original centre.
More driving test centres in North East
Compare other centres in this region. For places you can move your current booking to, see your move options above.
- Durham53.2% pass rate15.9 weeks median wait
- Hexham53.0% pass rate17.9 weeks median wait
- Alnwick55.5% pass rate14.6 weeks median wait
- Hartlepool51.0% pass rate15.1 weeks median wait
- Darlington47.1% pass rate7.6 weeks median wait
- Middlesbrough47.7% pass rate15.9 weeks median wait
- Berwick-On-Tweed54.3% pass rate22.1 weeks median wait
Pass rates: 2024-25, 2025-26 · Historical median waits: Sep 2026
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 →