Booking and dates
How to book an NCT
Online, by phone and the priority list.
Waiting times by centre
Days to the next free test.
Check your NCT due date
Official due-date and validity checks.
NCT due date calculator
Your next test dates.
How often you need an NCT
At 4 years, every 2, then yearly.
NCT phone number
Booking line and customer service.
Test day
What to bring (checklist)
Documents and quick checks.
What happens at the NCT
How long it takes and the results.
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest.
NCT retest
Deadlines and fees.
Why cars fail
The most common faults.
Your car
Will my car pass?
By make, model and year.
Best and worst cars
Models ranked.
Pass rate by car age
How much age matters.
All makes and models
Results for 153 models.
Statistics
Sources: NCTS FAQ. 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.