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Oxford (Cowley) Driving Test Centre

OX4 2PY 50.6% pass rate · 5,419 tests ⏳ 9.4 wk median wait · Jun 2026 🏅 #203 of 318 UK centres for pass rate

See live DVSA cancellations at Oxford (Cowley), 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.

🔍 Live cancellations at Oxford (Cowley)

Newly released DVSA slots for Oxford (Cowley), refreshed every minute.

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🗺️ Practice route maps near Oxford (Cowley)

Illustrative loops reconstructed on current maps to show the kind of roads a test around Oxford (Cowley) 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.

Routes reconstructed from older published data · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

🔀 Move your Oxford (Cowley) 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 Oxford (Cowley) those are:

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📍 23 mi awayHP19 8JR
49.3% pass rate · 5,255 tests⏳ 7.1 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Aylesbury →
2
📍 25 mi awayRG2 0BW
55.4% pass rate · 9,237 tests⏳ 11.6 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Reading →
3
📍 28 mi awayOX16 4AE
41.3% pass rate · 9,069 tests⏳ 20.4 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Banbury →

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

📈 Oxford (Cowley) pass rate over time

Official DVSA pass rate at Oxford (Cowley) for every year since 2016-17 — it has risen (+1.7 points over the period), ending at 50.6% in 2025-26.

42%45%48%51%17/1819/2021/2223/2425/2650.6%
53.7% male pass rate (2025-26)47.2% female pass rate (2025-26)5,419 tests taken (2025-26)

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

Oxford (Cowley) driving test — FAQ

What is the pass rate at Oxford (Cowley)?

The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Oxford (Cowley) is 50.6% (based on 5,419 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.

Where is Oxford (Cowley) driving test centre?

Oxford (Cowley) driving test centre is at James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2PY. It runs: car, ADI part 2.

How long is the wait for a test at Oxford (Cowley)?

Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Oxford (Cowley) was about 9.4 weeks in Jun 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 Oxford (Cowley)?

Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Oxford (Cowley) 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 Oxford (Cowley) test to?

Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Aylesbury, Reading, Banbury — or back to your original centre.

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Data updated: 12 Jul 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 Jun 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 →