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Stranraer Driving Test Centre
DG9 8EH 71.2% pass rate · 215 tests ⏳ 20.3 wk median wait · Sep 2026 🏅 #11 of 318 UK centres for pass rate
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- 📍 Address: Northwest Castle Hotel, Wigtownshire, Stranraer, DG9 8EH
- 🚗 Tests here: car, motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
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🔍 Live cancellations at Stranraer
Newly released DVSA slots for Stranraer, refreshed every minute.
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🕒 When do earlier dates appear at Stranraer?
We have not seen enough earlier dates at Stranraer to show a pattern for this centre. Across all UK centres in the same period, earlier dates were first spotted on weekdays 92% of the time, and most often between 12pm–3pm (31%).
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 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:
Max 2 changes per booking · distances use the quickest driving route · full 2026 rules →
📈 Stranraer driving test centre 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.
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 20.3 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 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.
More driving test centres in Scotland
Compare other centres in this region. For places you can move your current booking to, see your move options above.
- Campbeltown71.6% pass rate25.7 weeks median wait
- Castle Douglas53.4% pass rate17.1 weeks median wait
- Cumnock67.4% pass rate23.0 weeks median wait
- Irvine55.7% pass rate17.6 weeks median wait
- Dumfries53.9% pass rate16.3 weeks median wait
- Rothesay52.0% pass rate21.7 weeks median wait
- Paisley48.6% pass rate18.1 weeks median wait
- East Kilbride57.7% pass rate23.0 weeks median wait
Pass rates: 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 →