DVSA theory test centre

Oxford B

Car theory test pass rates for Oxford B, taken straight from DVSA's published figures, with what the test involves and driving instructors teaching around Oxford B.

55.90% of car theory tests taken at Oxford B were passed across 1,226 tests (DVSA figures, 2025-26). It ranks 8 of 193 theory test centres in Britain for pass rate.

Official DVSA figures

55.90%

Pass rate

8 of 193 theory test centres

1,226

Tests taken

In 2025-26

685

Passes

Candidates who passed here

#8 of 193 in Britain

The numbers

How hard is the theory test at Oxford B?

55.90% of car theory tests taken here were passed in 2025-26, 9.4 points above the 46.5% average across theory test centres. Pass rates vary by centre far less than people expect - the test is identical everywhere, so what moves the number is who books there.

Pass rate

55.90%

8 of 193 theory test centres

Tests taken

1,226

In 2025-26

Passes

685

Candidates who passed here

Women vs men

57.80% / 54.20%

Women passed 57.80% of 564 tests, men 54.20% of 662.

This year

Month by month at Oxford B

DVSA publish the monthly detail for 2025-26. The month you book matters far less than whether you have worked through the question bank and the hazard clips.

Monthly car theory test figures for Oxford B
MonthTestsPassesPass rate
Feb 202648927355.8%
Mar 202673741255.9%
The test itself

What the car theory test involves

The test is the same at every centre. Two parts, taken in one sitting, both of which have to be passed together.

Multiple-choice questions

50

You need 43 correct to pass this part.

Time for the questions

57 min

There is a practice session first if you want one.

Hazard perception clips

14

15 scoreable hazards, scored 0-5 on how early you spot each.

Hazard perception pass mark

44/75

Both parts have to be passed in the same sitting.

What to bring

Your UK photocard driving licence. Without it the test is cancelled and the fee is lost. Arrive around 15 minutes early, and expect to leave phones and bags in a locker.

How long the pass lasts

Two years. If you have not passed your practical test by then you take the theory again - which is why booking lessons while you revise, rather than after, is worth doing.

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Local instructors

Driving instructors near Oxford B

Most learners book lessons while they are revising for the theory test, not after it - the practical waiting list is measured in months and a theory pass only lasts two years. These instructors teach within 10 miles of Oxford B.

Featured

Harman

Male

Oxford2 miles

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£40-£45per hour
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Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
30-45 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
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About Harman

Harman Driving Academy Oxford offers Manual and Automatic driving lessons by a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor(ADI). Having experience in teaching pupils of all ages to drive, Harman Driving Academy Oxford specialises in providing driving lessons with the unique student centred approach. We provide individual driving lessons, block bookings, Intensive driving courses and Pass Plus motorway lessons. We cover Oxford, Abingdon, Kidlington and surrounding areas. Discover the difference - pass quicker, save money and give yourself the best possible start to a life time of driving. So, kickstart your driving experience by choosing Harman Driving Academy Oxford as your number one

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Amar Jahangir

Male

Oxford1 mile

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£40-£41per hour
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Experience
8+ years
Avg. to pass
15-20 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2026 Golf R lineManual · Petrol
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Azab Hussain

Male

Oxford2 miles

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£40-£100per lesson
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Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
45-70 lessons
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BothManual & auto
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Unknown
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Nourddine Sebbouh

Male

Oxford2 miles

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£45-£100per lesson
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Experience
12+ years
Avg. to pass
20-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
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Unknown
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Abu Sayed Mullick

Male

Oxford2 miles

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£40-£45per lesson
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Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
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Vehicle
Unknown
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Aasim

Male

Oxford3 miles

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£40-£45per lesson
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Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
10-35 lessons
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Manual
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Vehicle
2019 Toyota YarisManual · Petrol
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FAQ

Common questions about Oxford B

Pass rates, what the test involves, and how the theory test fits around booking lessons and a practical test.

55.90% of car theory tests taken at Oxford B were passed in 2025-26, across 1,226 tests of which 685 passed. That is 9.4 points above the 46.5% average across theory test centres. It ranks 8 of 193 theory test centres for pass rate.

At Oxford B, 57.80% of tests taken by women were passed against 54.20% of tests taken by men in 2025-26. The figures cover 564 and 662 tests respectively. DVSA publish this split for every theory test centre.

The car theory test has two parts taken in one sitting. First, 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, of which you need 43 correct. Then the hazard perception test: 14 video clips containing 15 scoreable developing hazards, scored 0 to 5 depending on how early you spot each one, with a pass mark of 44 out of 75. You have to pass both parts in the same sitting; passing one and failing the other means retaking the whole test.

Yes. You cannot book a practical driving test until you hold a theory test pass certificate, and the certificate is valid for two years. If it expires before you pass your practical, you have to take the theory test again - which is why most people book lessons and the theory test in the same few weeks rather than waiting.

Yes - we list driving instructors within 10 miles of Oxford B on this page. Most learners book lessons while they are studying for the theory test rather than after it, because the practical waiting list is measured in months and a theory pass certificate only lasts two years.

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