DVSA driving test centre

Stranraer Driving Test Centre

DG9 8EH 71.2% pass rate · 215 tests ⏳ 20.1 wk median wait · Jun 2026 🏅 #11 of 318 UK centres for pass rate

See live DVSA cancellations at Stranraer, 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 Stranraer

Newly released DVSA slots for Stranraer, refreshed every minute.

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🔀 Move your Stranraer 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 Stranraer those are:

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📍 24 mi awayDG8 6JW
65.8% pass rate · 225 tests⏳ 16.7 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Newton Stewart →
2
📍 29 mi awayKA26 9AL
72.0% pass rate · 250 tests⏳ 15.7 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Girvan →
3
📍 52 mi awayKA8 9DJ
57.5% pass rate · 2,189 tests⏳ 10.6 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Ayr →

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

📈 Stranraer pass rate over time

Official DVSA pass rate at Stranraer for every year since 2015-16 — it has risen (+11.3 points over the period), ending at 71.2% in 2025-26.

60%64%68%72%16/1718/1921/2223/2425/2671.2%
72.5% male pass rate (2025-26)69.8% female pass rate (2025-26)215 tests taken (2025-26)

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

Stranraer driving test — FAQ

What is the pass rate at Stranraer?

The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Stranraer is 71.2% (based on 215 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.

Where is Stranraer driving test centre?

Stranraer driving test centre is at Northwest Castle Hotel, Wigtownshire, Stranraer, DG9 8EH. It runs: car, motorcycle module 2 (on-road).

How long is the wait for a test at Stranraer?

Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Stranraer was about 20.1 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 Stranraer?

Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Stranraer 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 Stranraer test to?

Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Newton Stewart, Girvan, Ayr — 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 →