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NCT Drogheda · Waiting times

NCT Drogheda waiting times

In September 2026 it took 12.4 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Drogheda, 1.3 days longer than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Northpoint 1 (Exit 4, M50) had dates about 10 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
12.4 daysto the first free slot
14.3 daysto the second free slot
28thshortest 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 Drogheda

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

NCT Navan

23 km · 12.6 days (similar)

NCT Northpoint 1 (Exit 4, M50)

33 km · 9.8 days (2.6 fewer)

NCT Northpoint 2 (Exit 4, M50)

33 km · 10.6 days (1.8 fewer)

NCT Dundalk

34 km · 9.4 days (3 fewer)

NCT Kells

35 km · 12.0 days (similar)

NCT Fonthill

39 km · 12.5 days (similar)

How to get an earlier NCT at Drogheda

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Drogheda 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 Drogheda
Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Co. Louth, A92 EC57

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NCT Drogheda waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Drogheda?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Drogheda was 12.4 days, and 14.3 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Drogheda?

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.