Centre directory
Dunoon test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Dunoon. It combines the recorded centre location around Dunoon and Argyll and Bute, 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 Dunoon
The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Dunoon and Argyll and Bute. 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 Argyll Street (A885), Alexandra Parade (A815), Pier Esplanade (A815), Tom-A-Mhoid Road (A815), Sandbank Road (A885), and Wellington Street (A815) 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 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 Dunoon
Dunoon recorded a 71.5% pass rate in the published period, 22.2 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 21.4 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
- 72.2%
- Automatic tests
- 60.5%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 5
- Median wait
- 21.1 weeks
133 first attempts in 2025–26
38 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.8% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 0 standard slots still available (0.0%) and 21.8 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 Dunoon
Dunoon Business CentreUnit 20 Highland AvenueSandbank Business ParkDunoonArgyll and ButePA23 8BPUse the map to plan your arrival around PA23 and orient yourself using Argyll Street (A885), Alexandra Parade (A815), and Pier Esplanade (A815). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Dunoon?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Dunoon test centre?
Dunoon is recorded at Dunoon Business Centre, Unit 20 Highland Avenue, Sandbank Business Park, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, PA23 8BP. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Dunoon?
Argyll Street (A885), Alexandra Parade (A815), Pier Esplanade (A815), Tom-A-Mhoid Road (A815), Sandbank Road (A885), and Wellington Street (A815) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Dunoon?
DVSA recorded 193 car tests and a 71.5% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 21.1 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Dunoon?
The official neighbour dataset lists Greenock, Paisley, and Glasgow (Shieldhall) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Dunoon?
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.