Centre directory
Chester driving test swaps
Chester serves the Cheshire area from the CH1 postcode area. Compare its official historic test data, current MoveMyTest activity and nearby centres before choosing it for a learner-to-learner test swap.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Chester
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 15 Dec 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
county / local area
Source: DVSA DRT122A practical car pass rates by gender, month and driving test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated 25 June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
Chester centre profile
DVSA recorded 9,212 practical car tests and 4,360 passes at Chester in April 2025 to March 2026. Its 47.3% pass rate was 1.9 percentage points below the Cheshire aggregate figure.
MoveMyTest currently shows 1 active listing using this centre. The closest mapped alternative is Speke (Liverpool), approximately 7.3 miles away in a straight line.
The same centre rate was 2.0 percentage points below the North-west England aggregate figure. Compare these figures cautiously: test mix and candidate volume vary between centres and periods.
| Area | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9,212 | 4,360 | 47.3% |
| Cheshire | 36,640 | 18,035 | 49.2% |
| North-west England | 266,474 | 131,251 | 49.3% |
Need the process and eligibility rules? Read the complete swap guide or see how to change your driving test date.
Where to find Chester
Unit 16CH1 6LTPlan your journey to Chester in the CH1 postcode area before test day. Always check your official DVSA/DVA booking confirmation before travelling, as centre access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Chester?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
What was the pass rate at Chester?
Chester recorded 4,360 passes from 9,212 practical car tests in April 2025 to March 2026, a pass rate of 47.3%. Historic pass rates do not predict an individual result.
Which test centres are near Chester?
Speke (Liverpool) is the closest centre in this directory at approximately 7.3 miles in a straight line. Distance does not by itself confirm that a test swap is allowed.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Centre pages may show the test date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.