The 25 models with the best pass rate
| # | Model | Pass rate | Initial tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota C-HR | 80% | 8,578 |
| 2 | Škoda Kodiaq | 77% | 5,036 |
| 3 | Hyundai Kona | 74.1% | 5,203 |
| 4 | Hyundai Tucson | 69.4% | 18,968 |
| 5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 67.3% | 14,830 |
| 6 | Toyota RAV 4 | 66.8% | 13,715 |
| 7 | Ford Kuga | 64.5% | 10,254 |
| 8 | Audi A1 | 62.5% | 6,363 |
| 9 | Land Rover Range Rover | 60.4% | 6,376 |
| 10 | Renault Captur | 60.2% | 8,156 |
| 11 | Hyundai i10 | 58.7% | 8,046 |
| 12 | Honda FIT | 58.1% | 8,510 |
| 13 | Peugeot 2008 | 57.9% | 6,103 |
| 14 | Hyundai i20 | 57.1% | 11,277 |
| 15 | Audi A3 | 57% | 23,414 |
| 16 | Audi A6 | 56.5% | 22,221 |
| 17 | Škoda Fabia | 56% | 11,631 |
| 18 | Peugeot 3008 | 54.3% | 11,374 |
| 19 | Mini Cooper | 53.9% | 8,108 |
| 20 | Škoda Superb | 53.4% | 14,490 |
| 21 | Kia Sportage | 53.2% | 19,037 |
| 22 | Peugeot 208 | 53.2% | 5,111 |
| 23 | Toyota Prius | 52.5% | 13,579 |
| 24 | Audi A5 | 52.3% | 8,616 |
| 25 | Škoda Octavia | 52.2% | 36,122 |
The 25 models with the lowest pass rate
| # | Model | Pass rate | Initial tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peugeot 207 | 32.5% | 5,882 |
| 2 | Citroën C4 | 32.9% | 11,425 |
| 3 | Renault Fluence | 35.2% | 7,406 |
| 4 | Volkswagen Jetta | 36.4% | 8,624 |
| 5 | Hyundai Santa FE | 36.4% | 5,342 |
| 6 | Vauxhall Insignia | 36.5% | 6,840 |
| 7 | Ford S-max | 37.3% | 5,315 |
| 8 | Hyundai IX35 | 38.3% | 13,358 |
| 9 | Peugeot 308 | 38.4% | 8,374 |
| 10 | Vauxhall Astra | 38.4% | 7,012 |
| 11 | Toyota Avensis | 38.5% | 27,355 |
| 12 | Nissan Qashqai | 38.9% | 49,989 |
| 13 | Renault Megane | 39.7% | 13,697 |
| 14 | Toyota Avensis D4D 2.0 Overmount | 39.9% | 7,357 |
| 15 | Hyundai i40 | 41.5% | 9,527 |
| 16 | Ford Focus | 41.8% | 71,907 |
| 17 | BMW 318 | 42.3% | 6,684 |
| 18 | BMW 320 | 42.6% | 12,335 |
| 19 | Honda Civic | 42.6% | 14,315 |
| 20 | Volkswagen Passat | 42.9% | 45,527 |
| 21 | Ford Mondeo | 43.1% | 21,077 |
| 22 | Kia Ceed | 43.3% | 12,481 |
| 23 | Renault Clio | 43.5% | 21,360 |
| 24 | Audi A4 | 43.6% | 31,780 |
| 25 | Hyundai i30 | 43.6% | 20,403 |
Makes ranked (5,000+ tests)
| # | Make | Pass rate | Initial tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexus | 59.2% | 10,583 |
| 2 | Škoda | 56.5% | 80,400 |
| 3 | Land Rover | 55.5% | 10,499 |
| 4 | Audi | 54.1% | 108,134 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz | 53.5% | 64,690 |
| 6 | BMW | 53.4% | 93,340 |
| 7 | SEAT | 53.3% | 31,290 |
| 8 | Mini | 52% | 12,361 |
| 9 | Hyundai | 51.6% | 101,155 |
| 10 | Volvo | 51.5% | 26,047 |
| 11 | Kia | 51% | 58,797 |
| 12 | Toyota | 50.6% | 227,840 |
| 13 | Suzuki | 49.8% | 18,682 |
| 14 | Volkswagen | 49.5% | 231,807 |
| 15 | Honda | 49.5% | 42,919 |
| 16 | Mazda | 49.4% | 26,685 |
| 17 | Jaguar | 49.2% | 5,355 |
| 18 | Opel | 47.7% | 54,979 |
| 19 | Ford | 45.1% | 174,701 |
| 20 | Dacia | 44.9% | 17,042 |
| 21 | Mitsubishi | 44.9% | 12,299 |
| 22 | Peugeot | 44.7% | 57,456 |
| 23 | Nissan | 44.4% | 116,484 |
| 24 | Renault | 43.6% | 68,249 |
| 25 | Fiat | 43.5% | 13,292 |
| 26 | Citroën | 37.3% | 23,041 |
| 27 | Vauxhall | 36.9% | 21,987 |
Low-ranked models are mostly older cars with large numbers still on the road: age, mileage and maintenance explain more than the badge. Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial tests only.
Frequently asked questions
Which car is most likely to pass the NCT?
Among models with at least 5,000 tests in 2025, the Toyota C-HR had the highest first-time pass rate (80%), followed by the Škoda Kodiaq (77%).
Which car fails the NCT most?
The Peugeot 207 had the lowest first-time pass rate among widely tested models (32.5%). These are mostly older cars still in large numbers on Irish roads.
Is it fair to compare makes?
Only partly. A make with a younger fleet in Ireland will look better than one whose cars are mostly 12 to 20 years old. Compare cars of the same year on each model page for a fairer picture.
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