Banbury test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Banbury. It combines the recorded centre location around Banbury and Oxfordshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

At a glance

Active swaps: 0
Pass rate: 41.3%
Local area: Banbury and Oxfordshire
Region: South-east England
Postcode: OX16 4AE
Status: DVSA / GB live matching

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41.3%
DVSA pass rate: 9,069
tests in source period: Banbury and Oxfordshire
recorded local area

Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.

How the swap works here

List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.

Planning around Banbury

The recorded address places this centre in Banbury and Oxfordshire. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.

OpenStreetMap records Hennef Way (A422), Banbury Interchange, Basset Railway Bridge (A422), Concord Roundabout, Banbury Road (A361), and Concord Avenue (A4260) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Banbury.

Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.

What the published data says about Banbury

Banbury recorded a 41.3% pass rate in the published period, 12.0 percentage points below the 53.3% regional figure and 8.8 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts: 39.6%; 4,308 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests: 35.8%; 2,346 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests: 98; 2.3% of first attempts
Median wait: 18.1 weeks; Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 9 standard slots still available (0.5%) and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.

Where to find Banbury

Ermont WayBanburyOxfordshireOX16 4AE

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Use the map to plan your arrival around OX16 and orient yourself using Hennef Way (A422), Banbury Interchange, and Basset Railway Bridge (A422). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Banbury

A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Banbury?

No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.

Where is Banbury test centre?

Banbury is recorded at Ermont Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4AE. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Banbury?

Hennef Way (A422), Banbury Interchange, Basset Railway Bridge (A422), Concord Roundabout, Banbury Road (A361), and Concord Avenue (A4260) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Banbury?

DVSA recorded 9,069 car tests and a 41.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.1 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Banbury?

The official neighbour dataset lists Warwick (Wedgenock House), Rugby, and Oxford (Cowley) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Banbury?

No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.

Will my learner details appear publicly?

No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.