Centre directory
Colchester driving test swaps
Colchester serves the Essex area from the CO2 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 Colchester
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 22 Oct 2026, Afternoon, 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.
Colchester centre profile
DVSA recorded 7,756 practical car tests and 3,925 passes at Colchester in April 2025 to March 2026. Its 50.6% pass rate was 0.2 percentage points above the Essex aggregate figure.
MoveMyTest currently shows 2 active listings using this centre. The closest mapped alternative is Clacton-on-Sea, approximately 11 miles away in a straight line.
The same centre rate was 1.1 percentage points below the East of England aggregate figure. Compare these figures cautiously: test mix and candidate volume vary between centres and periods.
| Area | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 7,756 | 3,925 | 50.6% |
| Essex | 42,671 | 21,506 | 50.4% |
| East of England | 184,161 | 95,145 | 51.7% |
Need the process and eligibility rules? Read the complete swap guide or see how to change your driving test date.
Where to find Colchester
Grange WayCO2 8HFPlan your journey to Colchester in the CO2 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 Colchester?
There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.
What was the pass rate at Colchester?
Colchester recorded 3,925 passes from 7,756 practical car tests in April 2025 to March 2026, a pass rate of 50.6%. Historic pass rates do not predict an individual result.
Which test centres are near Colchester?
Clacton-on-Sea is the closest centre in this directory at approximately 11 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.