Swap your driving test at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)
Somebody holding an Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) slot wants a date they can't get. Somebody else wants theirs. DVSA will swap the two of you over the phone. They just won't introduce you.
55.1% of car tests at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) end in a pass, 5.1 points above the national average of 50%. Within Wales it ranks 9th of 21. It runs roughly 29 car tests a week, so there is a steady population of learners holding a slot here.
Which way the board is moving
Pass rate at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)
Above averageWhere a swap could take you
| Centre | Distance | Pass rate vs here |
|---|---|---|
| Cardigan | about 38 miles | 41% -14.1 |
| Newtown | about 43 miles | 58% +2.9 |
| Carmarthen | about 46 miles | 54.2% -0.9 |
Slots listed at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)
DVSA only allows a swap where both tests are at the same centre, or within each other's three nearest. That last word matters: a centre counts if it is one of Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)'s three nearest or if Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) is one of its three. Everywhere not on this list is off the table however keen you both are. The list and distances below are DVSA's own published ones (driving distance, avoiding motorways).
| Centre | Distance | On the board |
|---|---|---|
| Cardigan | about 38 miles | 0 |
| Newtown | about 43 miles | 0 |
| Carmarthen | about 46 miles | 0 |
The four rules, applied here
You both need a change left
Two changes per car test, and a swap spends one of them.
10 working days' notice
To whichever of the two tests is first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count.
Centres near each other
Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)'s own three nearest are Cardigan, Newtown, Carmarthen.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) test routes on video
Examiners at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) work from a set of local routes, and instructors film them. Watching the junctions and roundabouts before test day is the cheapest practice there is, whether you end up swapping or not.
Find Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) route videos
Swapping at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue): questions
Can I swap a test at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) for one at another centre?
Only if the other centre is the same one, or within each other's three nearest. That works in both directions. From Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) the full list is Cardigan, Newtown, Carmarthen. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
What is the pass rate at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)?
55.1% of car tests at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) ended in a pass between April 2025 and March 2026, from 1,529 tests. The national average over the same period was 50%, so Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) is 5.1 points above it, ranking 114th of 314 centres in Great Britain. These are DVSA's own published figures and they describe the centre, not you.
Which nearby centre has a better pass rate than Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)?
Of the centres you can legally move a Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) test to, Newtown has the highest pass rate at 58%, against 55.1% here. That is a difference in the centre, not a promise about your test, and a swap has to suit the other learner too.
How long does it take to find a swap at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)?
It depends on how many learners hold a slot here and whether any want the opposite of what you want. DVSA runs about 29 car tests a week at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue), so the pool of people holding a slot is reasonable. The live count is at the top of this page, and a three-way chain often resolves it faster than waiting for a perfect pair.
Does swapping at Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) cost anything?
No. You exchange slots rather than rebooking, so you keep your original booking reference and payment. Matching here is free, and DVSA does the swap on the phone at no charge.
How much notice do I need?
At least 10 working days before whichever of the two tests comes first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count towards that, so the real deadline is earlier than the calendar suggests.
Can my instructor arrange it for me?
No. Since 12 May 2026 only the learner taking the test can book or manage it, and it is against the law for anyone to book a car test for someone else. Your instructor can sit with you while you call.
Your Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) date is somebody's dream date
Somewhere there is a learner holding the slot you want, who wants the one you are stuck with. Put yours on the board and we will find them, then email you the moment they appear. Free, no card, no fee if it works.