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NCT Arklow waiting times

In September 2026 it took 10.0 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Arklow, 1.1 days shorter than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Enniscorthy had dates about 7 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
10.0 daysto the first free slot
12.2 daysto the second free slot
20thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Arklow

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Enniscorthy

40 km · 7.3 days (2.6 fewer)

NCT Carlow

50 km · 9.4 days (0.6 fewer)

NCT Deansgrange

54 km · 9.7 days (similar)

NCT Greenhills (Exit 11, M50)

58 km · 12.8 days (2.8 more)

NCT Naas

60 km · 11.3 days (1.3 more)

NCT Fonthill

64 km · 12.5 days (2.6 more)

How to get an earlier NCT at Arklow

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Arklow when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon–Wed 07:00–22:30 · Thu 07:00–21:10 · Fri 08:00–22:30 · Sat 07:00–21:10 · Sun 08:00–19:30.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Arklow
Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Co. Wicklow, Y14 YN15

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NCT Arklow waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Arklow?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Arklow was 10.0 days, and 12.2 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Arklow?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.