Lowestoft driving test centre
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Test centre address: Unit 3, Oakland House Business Centre, Mobbs Way, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3AL
Lowestoft's driving test centre is at Oakland House Business Centre on Mobbs Way, on the Oulton industrial estate near Oulton Broad. Learners come from Lowestoft, Oulton Broad, Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Beccles and Bungay.
7,603 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres to pass at: 43.3%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
It's the only practical test centre in the town. Norwich is the nearest other one, about 18 miles away.
How long is the wait at Lowestoft driving test centre?
If you book at Lowestoft on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 22.4 weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Lowestoft?
In the latest official figures, 43.3% of driving tests at Lowestoft were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 46.1%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Lowestoft
- Tell us what you needPick Lowestoft and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Lowestoft, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Lowestoft
Tell us you want Lowestoft and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Lowestoft
How Lowestoft compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft (Mobbs Way) | This centre | 43.3% | 22.4 weeks |
| Norwich (Peachman Way) | 17.5 miles | 61.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Lowestoft test centre
Where is Lowestoft test centre?
Unit 3, Oakland House Business Centre, Mobbs Way, NR32 3AL. It moved here from Rishton House some years ago, so older websites may still show the old address.
How long is the wait at Lowestoft?
About 22.4 weeks if you book on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Lowestoft a hard test centre?
It's on the harder side. 43.3% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Can I get an earlier test at Lowestoft?
Yes. Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
Do short notice dates come up at Lowestoft?
They do. We'll ring you as well as messaging you so you can take it before somebody else.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.