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NCT Portlaoise

Lismard Business Park, Timahoe Road, R32NY71. Book about 12 days ahead on average. The full test costs €60.

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Before you go to NCT Portlaoise

Book your testOnline or on 01 413 5992, and how to get on the priority list.How to book What to bringDocuments, ID and the checks that avoid a refused test.Checklist Waiting timeAbout 12 days to a free slot here. Faster centres nearby.See waiting times Pass rate49.7% passed first time in 2025 (Ireland 49.2%). Results since 2013.See results Will my car pass?How your make, model and year usually do, and what to check.Check your car On the dayHow long it takes, what the result means and the retest.Test day guide

NCT Portlaoise opening hours

Monday07:30 – 16:35
Tuesday07:30 – 21:35
Wednesday07:30 – 22:05
Thursday07:30 – 21:40
Friday07:30 – 20:05
Saturday08:00 – 18:40
SundayClosed

Usual first and last test times from 101 days of published schedules (13 Jun 2025 – 8 Oct 2026). The NCTS sets times week by week and lanes can pause 12:30–14:00, so check the current week on ncts.ie before a visual retest.

Where is NCT Portlaoise?

Lismard Business Park, Timahoe Road, Co. Laois, R32NY71. Open in Google Maps

By bus: nearest stop Portlaoise JFL Ave, Portlaoise, about 1390 m (20 min walk). Routes 73, 735, 823, 827, 830, 832 and more. Plan it on Transport for Ireland.

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NCT Portlaoise: frequently asked questions

How do I book an NCT in Portlaoise?

On ncts.ie or by phone on 01 413 5992, choosing Portlaoise as the centre. You need the registration number and the date of first registration, and you pay when booking. Step-by-step booking guide.

What are the opening hours of NCT Portlaoise?

Test times move slightly week to week. Usually: Mon 07:30–16:35 · Tue 07:30–21:35 · Wed 07:30–22:05 · Thu 07:30–21:40 · Fri 07:30–20:05 · Sat 08:00–18:40 · Sun closed. The times are the first and last test slots.

How long is the wait for an NCT in Portlaoise?

About 12 days to the first free appointment in September 2026 (Ireland 11). Waiting times and faster centres nearby.

What do I need to bring?

The vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate, and ID (driving licence or Public Services Card) for whoever brings the car. Empty boot, glove box unlocked. Full checklist.

How much is the NCT at Portlaoise?

€60 for a full test and €40 for a retest with equipment, the same at every centre. A visual-only retest is free.

Is there a phone number for NCT Portlaoise?

Bookings for every centre go through the NCTS booking line, 01 413 5992 (Monday to Thursday 8am–8pm, Friday 8am–6pm). All NCT phone numbers.

Other NCT centres near Portlaoise

You can book any centre in Ireland. These are the closest to Portlaoise:

NCT Tullamore

Cloncollig Industrial Estate, Portarlington Road · 29 km · ~11 days' wait

NCT Carlow

Old O'Brien Road (via Bradshaws), Pollerton · 33 km · ~9 days' wait

NCT Naas

Toughers Industrial Estate, Newhall · 42 km · ~11 days' wait

NCT Kilkenny

Cillin Hill Business & Retail Park, Cillin Hill · 42 km · ~10 days' wait

NCT Mullingar

Mullingar Industrial Park, Clonmore · 54 km · ~13 days' wait

NCT Athlone

N6 Centre, Dublin Road · 59 km · ~13 days' wait

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Address from ncts.ie/locations; waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics; fees and rules from the NCTS FAQ; bus routes from Transport for Ireland. Independent guide, not the NCTS: book only on ncts.ie. Reviewed 2 October 2026.