Swap your driving test at Brodick (Isle of Arran)
Somebody holding a Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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.
67.3% of car tests at Brodick (Isle of Arran) end in a pass, 17.3 points above the national average of 50%. Within Scotland it ranks 17th of 74. It is a small centre by national standards, at roughly 1 car tests a week, so swaps here depend on catching the right person rather than on volume.
Which way the board is moving
Pass rate at Brodick (Isle of Arran)
Above averageWhere a swap could take you
| Centre | Distance | Pass rate vs here |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | about 25 miles | 55.7% -11.6 |
| Ayr | about 36 miles | 57.5% -9.8 |
| Greenock | about 40 miles | 41.7% -25.6 |
| Lochgilphead | about 44 miles | 56.4% -10.9 |
| Campbeltown | about 57 miles | 71.6% +4.3 |
Slots listed at Brodick (Isle of Arran)
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Brodick (Isle of Arran)
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 Brodick (Isle of Arran)'s three nearest or if Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | about 25 miles | 0 |
| Ayr | about 36 miles | 0 |
| Greenock | about 40 miles | 0 |
| Lochgilphead | about 44 miles | 0 |
| Campbeltown | about 57 miles | 0 |
| Islay Island | about 66 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
Brodick (Isle of Arran)'s own three nearest are Irvine, Ayr, Greenock. The rule works both ways, so Lochgilphead and Campbeltown and Islay Island also qualify, because Brodick (Isle of Arran) is among theirs.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Brodick (Isle of Arran) test routes on video
Examiners at Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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.
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Swapping at Brodick (Isle of Arran): questions
Can I swap a test at Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) the full list is Irvine, Ayr, Greenock, Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, Islay Island. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
What is the pass rate at Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
67.3% of car tests at Brodick (Isle of Arran) ended in a pass between April 2025 and March 2026, from 55 tests. The national average over the same period was 50%, so Brodick (Isle of Arran) is 17.3 points above it, ranking 21st 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
Of the centres you can legally move a Brodick (Isle of Arran) test to, Campbeltown has the highest pass rate at 71.6%, against 67.3% 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran)?
It depends on how many learners hold a slot here and whether any want the opposite of what you want. DVSA runs about 1 car tests a week at Brodick (Isle of Arran), so the pool of people holding a slot is small, and patience matters more here. 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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 Brodick (Isle of Arran) 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.