Centre directory
Colchester test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Colchester. It combines the recorded centre location around Colchester and Essex, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
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. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Colchester
The recorded address places this centre in Colchester and Essex. 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 Colne Causeway (A134), Hythe Quay (A134), Eastern Approach (A134), Old Heath Road, Whitehall Road, and Abbot's Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Colne Causeway (A134), Hythe Quay (A134), and Eastern Approach (A134) with local roads such as Old Heath Road, Whitehall Road, and Abbot's Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals.
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 Colchester
Colchester recorded a 50.6% pass rate in the published period, 1.1 percentage points below the 51.7% regional figure and 0.5 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
- 51.1%
- Automatic tests
- 43.5%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 145
- Median wait
- 12.4 weeks
4,102 first attempts in 2025–26
2,207 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.5% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 147 standard slots still available (5.6%) and 22.5 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 Colchester
Grange WayColchesterEssexCO2 8HFUse the map to plan your arrival around CO2 and orient yourself using Colne Causeway (A134), Hythe Quay (A134), and Eastern Approach (A134). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Colchester?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Colchester test centre?
Colchester is recorded at Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HF. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Colchester?
Colne Causeway (A134), Hythe Quay (A134), Eastern Approach (A134), Old Heath Road, Whitehall Road, and Abbot's Road are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Colchester?
DVSA recorded 7,756 car tests and a 50.6% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 12.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Colchester?
The official neighbour dataset lists Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich, and Chelmsford as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Colchester?
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.