How the examiner marks your drive: driving, serious and dangerous faults, the most common reasons people fail, pass rates and what to do after a fail.
ExplainerFaults and resultsSee the 10 most common reasons car tests are failed in DVSA's latest published list, what each one looks like on the road and the habits that keep you clear of them.
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ExplainerFaults and resultsGet the latest national car test pass rate for Great Britain, see how it has moved since 2022 and learn what your own centre's figure can and cannot tell you.
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GuideFaults and resultsLearn when to check your mirrors, when to look over your shoulder and how to change lanes cleanly, so the faults at the top of DVSA's fail list do not catch you out.
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GuideFaults and resultsKnow what to do in the hour, week and month after a fail: reading your faults, rebooking under the 2026 rules, and when a complaint or appeal makes sense.
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ExplainerFaults and resultsKnow exactly how the examiner marks you: the three fault types, how many minors you can get before you fail, what 'examiner took action' means and how to read your result.
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