What Are the Most Common Driving Test Faults? (Data)

By Learn To Drive NowPublished 15 October 2026Updated 15 October 2026 1 min read

What DVSA data shows about the most frequent faults recorded on car tests.

Draft: use DVSA "top 10 reasons for failing" publication; add date of data. See also common faults guide.

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