Most-tested cars
Volkswagen Golf · 50%Ford Focus · 41.8%Toyota Corolla · 48.4%Nissan Qashqai · 38.9%Toyota Yaris · 50.5%Volkswagen Passat · 42.9%Ford Fiesta · 46.5%Volkswagen Polo · 46.8%Škoda Octavia · 52.2%Audi A4 · 43.6%Toyota Auris · 48.6%BMW 520 · 50.2%Toyota Avensis · 38.5%Audi A3 · 57%Audi A6 · 56.5%Nissan Micra · 48.8%Renault Clio · 43.5%Ford Mondeo · 43.1%Hyundai i30 · 43.6%Kia Sportage · 53.2%
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this?
It shows how cars like yours did at the NCT in 2025, from RSA data on initial tests. It cannot see your car: maintenance, mileage and condition matter more than the averages.
Where does the data come from?
The RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, which covers 1,725,291 initial NCT tests. Models with fewer than 2,000 tests and model-years with fewer than 100 are not shown.
My car is not in the list. What can I do?
Smaller models are grouped out by the RSA for data protection. Use the pass rate for your year of car in pass rate by car age, and go through the checklist.
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Waiting times
Days to a test, by centre.
Sources: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data. NCT Centres is independent and not affiliated with the NCTS or the RSA. Fees and rules can change: confirm on ncts.ie before you book.