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Derby (Alvaston) test swaps

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

Anonymous live availability

Test slots available to swap at Derby (Alvaston)

Check for a match
  • Anonymous slot: Fri, 16 Oct 2026, Morning, Wants earlier or later
  • 2 anonymous slots: Tue, 17 Nov 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
  • Anonymous slot: Sun, 3 Jan 2027, 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.

51.8%

DVSA pass rate

8,086

tests in source period

Derby and Derbyshire

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 Derby (Alvaston)

The recorded address places this centre in Derby and Derbyshire. 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 Raynesway (A5111), Raynesway Park, Raynesway Island, Shardlow Road (A5111), Alvaston Bypass (A6), and Harvey Road (A5111) 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.

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 Derby (Alvaston)

Derby (Alvaston) recorded a 51.8% pass rate in the published period, 1.3 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 1.7 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
52.9%

4,342 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
46.3%

2,708 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
117

2.7% of first attempts

Median wait
7.4 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 164 standard slots still available (5.7%) 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 Derby (Alvaston)

Quintin RoadAlvastonDerbyDerbyshireDE24 8GY

Use the map to plan your arrival around DE24 and orient yourself using Raynesway (A5111), Raynesway Park, and Raynesway Island. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Derby (Alvaston)?

There are 4 aggregate active listings for this centre.

Where is Derby (Alvaston) test centre?

Derby (Alvaston) is recorded at Quintin Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8GY. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Derby (Alvaston)?

Raynesway (A5111), Raynesway Park, Raynesway Island, Shardlow Road (A5111), Alvaston Bypass (A6), and Harvey Road (A5111) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Derby (Alvaston)?

DVSA recorded 8,086 car tests and a 51.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.4 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Derby (Alvaston)?

The official neighbour dataset lists Nottingham (Chilwell), Loughborough, and Burton on Trent as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Derby (Alvaston)?

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.