| # | Centre | County | Pass rate 2025 | 2024 | Initial tests 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deansgrange | Dublin | 57.3% | 60.3% | 111,442 |
| 2 | Tullamore | Offaly | 56.2% | 57.3% | 28,808 |
| 3 | Ballinasloe | Galway | 54.8% | 57.9% | 20,622 |
| 4 | Cahir | Tipperary | 54.3% | 53.7% | 38,057 |
| 5 | Cork-Little Island | Cork | 53.4% | 52.2% | 78,923 |
| 6 | Waterford | Waterford | 52.9% | 55.1% | 49,980 |
| 7 | Derrybeg | Donegal | 52.8% | 45.6% | 6,958 |
| 8 | Limerick | Limerick | 52.3% | 55% | 65,170 |
| 9 | Cahirciveen | Kerry | 52% | 51.3% | 3,787 |
| 10 | Kilkenny | Kilkenny | 51.8% | 54.9% | 36,947 |
| 11 | Cork-Blarney | Cork | 51.1% | 51.5% | 51,112 |
| 12 | Youghal | Cork | 51% | 50.7% | 22,912 |
| 13 | Greenhills (Exit 11, M50) | Dublin | 50.8% | 50% | 68,632 |
| 14 | Arklow | Wicklow | 50.6% | 54.6% | 40,817 |
| 15 | Castleisland | Kerry | 50.6% | 52.4% | 11,347 |
| 16 | Drogheda | Louth | 50.3% | 50.7% | 41,661 |
| 17 | Northpoint 2 (Exit 4, M50) | Dublin | 50.1% | 51% | 106,837 |
| 18 | Macroom | Cork | 49.8% | 48.8% | 22,811 |
| 19 | Portlaoise | Laois | 49.7% | 52.3% | 32,023 |
| 20 | Northpoint 1 (Exit 4, M50) | Dublin | 49.2% | 50.4% | 65,204 |
| 21 | Nenagh | Tipperary | 49% | 52.1% | 29,593 |
| 22 | Tuam | Galway | 49% | 48.5% | 23,788 |
| 23 | Westport | Mayo | 48.5% | 52.7% | 23,129 |
| 24 | Fonthill | Dublin | 48.4% | 48.1% | 98,425 |
| 25 | Dundalk | Louth | 47.7% | 48.2% | 28,704 |
| 26 | Naas | Kildare | 47.7% | 47.7% | 57,692 |
| 27 | Kells | Meath | 47.2% | 48.4% | 31,134 |
| 28 | Charleville | Cork | 47.1% | 47.9% | 21,717 |
| 29 | Tralee | Kerry | 47.1% | 51.8% | 26,413 |
| 30 | Donegal Town | Donegal | 47% | 45.8% | 14,936 |
| 31 | Skibbereen | Cork | 46.6% | 49.1% | 21,856 |
| 32 | Enniscorthy | Wexford | 46.3% | 46.6% | 46,722 |
| 33 | Galway | Galway | 46.2% | 46.8% | 54,983 |
| 34 | Carndonagh | Donegal | 46% | 44.8% | 9,635 |
| 35 | Killarney | Kerry | 46% | 51.1% | 22,922 |
| 36 | Clifden | Galway | 45.9% | 45.1% | 5,604 |
| 37 | Castlerea | Roscommon | 45.6% | 44.3% | 15,674 |
| 38 | Letterkenny | Donegal | 45.4% | 47.2% | 26,742 |
| 39 | Sligo | Sligo | 45.4% | 45.5% | 23,960 |
| 40 | Ballina | Mayo | 45.1% | 47.2% | 22,429 |
| 41 | Abbeyfeale | Limerick | 44.9% | 57.2% | 17,052 |
| 42 | Carrick-on-Shannon | Leitrim | 44.7% | 42.1% | 16,828 |
| 43 | Mullingar | Westmeath | 44.6% | 53.5% | 27,325 |
| 44 | Navan | Meath | 43.9% | 45.6% | 28,768 |
| 45 | Carlow | Carlow | 43.7% | 45.1% | 35,163 |
| 46 | Monaghan | Monaghan | 42.2% | 43.5% | 15,773 |
| 47 | Athlone | Westmeath | 41.7% | 41% | 26,498 |
| 48 | Longford | Longford | 41.7% | 44.6% | 15,552 |
| 49 | Cavan | Cavan | 41.6% | 39.4% | 15,222 |
| 50 | Ennis | Clare | 41.5% | 44.9% | 36,696 |
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55%+ pass rate (2025)48–55%under 48%
First-time pass rate = cars that passed the full NCT at the initial test, divided by all initial tests. Retests are counted separately. Source: RSA open data.
Frequently asked questions
Which NCT centre has the highest pass rate?
In 2025, Deansgrange had the highest first-time pass rate (57.3%), followed by Tullamore (56.2%) and Ballinasloe (54.8%).
Which NCT centre has the lowest pass rate?
Ennis had the lowest first-time pass rate in 2025 (41.5%).
Should I choose an NCT centre with a higher pass rate?
Pass rates reflect the age and condition of local cars more than strictness: all centres apply the same standard. A pre-test check of lights, tyres and wipers will do more for your result than the choice of centre.
What is the national NCT pass rate?
49.2% of initial NCT tests were passes in 2025 (50.6% in 2024). 90.3% of retests passed.
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Sources: RSA NCT Pass Fail Rates 2025 and 2024. 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.