Luke Littler has failed his driving theory test for the fourth time, the 18-year-old world darts champion revealed on Wednesday.
The teenager posted his results on Instagram, showing he passed the multiple choice section with 45 out of 50, exceeding the required 43 marks.
However, he fell short on the hazard perception test, scoring 41 out of 75 when he needed 44 to pass.
The narrow miss means the PDC World Darts champion must retake the entire theory test before he can progress to the practical driving exam.
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Littler shared the disappointing news with his followers by posting a photo of his test results on his Instagram story.
The official letter began with "I'm sorry to tell you that you failed your car theory test."
His caption read "4th time and counting", accompanied by what one source described as a "nauseated face" emoji, whilst another referred to it as a "green feeling unwell" emoji.
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|The 18-year-old revealed his test fail on his Instagram story
The social media post highlighted his frustration at repeatedly falling just short of the hazard perception pass mark.
The results showed he was agonisingly close, missing the required score by just three points.
Littler's driving struggles have become a source of friendly mockery from his peers.
During a recent Celebrity Gogglebox appearance, streamer Morgan Burtwistle, known as AngryGinge, teased his friend about the theory test failures.
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When discussing Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and brand deals, AngryGinge joked: "You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory."
The darts star has previously expressed his automotive ambitions, revealing his desire for a Mercedes A-Class.
"Last year I was looking at driving and I loved the Ford Focus, but now I've gone up in the world just a little," he told reporters after his World Championship victory.
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"I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class. Just a small car."
Despite his struggles with the theory test, Littler has achieved remarkable success in professional darts.
He became the youngest ever PDC World Championship winner at just 17 years old in January, celebrating with his first legal pint when he turned 18 later that month.
The Warrington native was awarded an MBE last month and has amassed an impressive trophy collection.
His achievements include two World Series of Darts titles, 13 PDC titles and five major titles.
He also became the youngest player to hit a televised nine-dart finish, cementing his status as the sport's most prodigious talent.