Centre directory
Farnborough test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Farnborough. It combines the recorded centre location around Farnborough and Hampshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Farnborough
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 13 Oct 2026, Morning, Wants earlier or later
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 23 Nov 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 2 Dec 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 10 Dec 2026, Afternoon, 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.
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 Farnborough
The recorded address places this centre in Farnborough and Hampshire. 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 Farnborough Road (A325), Queen's Roundabout, Meadowgate Roundabout (A327), Elles Road (A327), Arrow Road, and Hercules Way within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Farnborough Road (A325), Queen's Roundabout, Meadowgate Roundabout (A327), and Elles Road (A327) with local roads such as Arrow Road and Hercules Way 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 Farnborough
Farnborough recorded a 59.7% pass rate in the published period, 6.4 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 9.6 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
- 60.1%
- Automatic tests
- 52.2%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 359
- Median wait
- 16 weeks
5,929 first attempts in 2025–26
2,892 automatic tests in 2025–26
6.1% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 211 standard slots still available (4.5%) 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 Farnborough
35 Hercules WayAerospace BoulevardUnit C1CirrusFarnboroughHampshireGU14 6UUUse the map to plan your arrival around GU14 and orient yourself using Farnborough Road (A325), Queen's Roundabout, and Meadowgate Roundabout (A327). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Farnborough?
There are 4 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Farnborough test centre?
Farnborough is recorded at 35 Hercules Way, Aerospace Boulevard, Unit C1, Cirrus, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6UU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Farnborough?
Farnborough Road (A325), Queen's Roundabout, Meadowgate Roundabout (A327), Elles Road (A327), Arrow Road, and Hercules Way are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Farnborough?
DVSA recorded 10,482 car tests and a 59.7% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 16 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Farnborough?
The official neighbour dataset lists Guildford, Chertsey (London), and Basingstoke as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Farnborough?
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.