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Birmingham (Cocks Moors) test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Birmingham (Cocks Moors). It combines the recorded centre location around Sutton Coldfield, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

53.5%

DVSA pass rate

486

tests in source period

Sutton Coldfield

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

  1. 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
  2. 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
  3. 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.

Planning around Birmingham (Cocks Moors)

The recorded address places this centre in Sutton Coldfield. 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 Chester Road (A452), Jockey Road (A453), College Road (A453), College Road, Birmingham Road (A5127), and Boldmere Road (B4142) 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 Chester Road and Wylde Green.

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 Birmingham (Cocks Moors)

Birmingham (Cocks Moors) recorded a 53.5% pass rate in the published period, 7.3 percentage points above the 46.2% regional figure and 3.4 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts
55.5%

137 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
46.5%

155 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
13

9.5% of first attempts

Median wait
3.1 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 0 standard slots still available (0.0%) 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.

Centre location

Where to find Birmingham (Cocks Moors)

110 - 116 Boldmere RoadSutton ColdfieldB73 5UB

Use the map to plan your arrival around B73 and orient yourself using Chester Road (A452), Jockey Road (A453), and College Road (A453). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Birmingham (Cocks Moors)?

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

Where is Birmingham (Cocks Moors) test centre?

Birmingham (Cocks Moors) is recorded at 110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UB. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Birmingham (Cocks Moors)?

Chester Road (A452), Jockey Road (A453), College Road (A453), College Road, Birmingham Road (A5127), and Boldmere Road (B4142) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Birmingham (Cocks Moors)?

DVSA recorded 486 car tests and a 53.5% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 3.1 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Birmingham (Cocks Moors)?

The official neighbour dataset lists Birmingham (Shirley) and Birmingham (South Yardley) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Birmingham (Cocks Moors)?

No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.

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.