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Failed? How retakes work

You can sit the test again after 48 hours. Each attempt costs £23.50.

Facts checked 25 October 2026

The rules

• You can't sit the test again within 48 hours of a fail.
• Each attempt is a new booking at £23.50.
• Book the same way as before: online or on 0344 994 4488.

Before you rebook

1. Take a timed mock to find the topics that cost you marks.
2. Practice those topics until you get them right without thinking.
3. Take more timed mocks until you score 45 or more several times in a row.
4. Then book. Rushing back after 48 hours without revising usually means paying £23.50 twice.

Most common reasons for failing

• Ticking one box on a "choose two" question.
• Missing "not" in the question.
• Answering from habit instead of the rule.
• Running short of time on the last questions.