Reading test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Reading. It combines the recorded centre location around Reading and Berkshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 55.4%
- Local area
- Reading and Berkshire
- Region
- South-east England
- Postcode
- RG2 0SL
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 55.4%
- DVSA pass rate
- 9,237
- tests in source period
- Reading and Berkshire
- 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
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Reading
The recorded address places this centre in Reading and Berkshire. 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 Basingstoke Road (A33), Stadium Roundabout, Three Mile Cross Interchange, Basingstoke Road (B3031), Basingstoke Road (B3270), and Whitley Wood Lane (B3270) 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 Reading
Reading recorded a 55.4% pass rate in the published period, 2.1 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 5.3 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
- 55.4%
- 4,749 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 52.7%
- 3,800 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 169
- 3.6% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 13.9 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 197 standard slots still available (4.6%) 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 Reading
The Holiday InnBasingstoke RdReadingBerkshireRG2 0SLUse the map to plan your arrival around RG2 and orient yourself using Basingstoke Road (A33), Stadium Roundabout, and Three Mile Cross Interchange. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Reading
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Reading?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Reading test centre?
Reading is recorded at The Holiday Inn, Basingstoke Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0SL. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Reading?
Basingstoke Road (A33), Stadium Roundabout, Three Mile Cross Interchange, Basingstoke Road (B3031), Basingstoke Road (B3270), and Whitley Wood Lane (B3270) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Reading?
DVSA recorded 9,237 car tests and a 55.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 13.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Reading?
The official neighbour dataset lists Greenham, Basingstoke, and Farnborough as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Reading?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
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.