CANCELLATION You can cancel an Appointment. Your right to cancel an Appointment starts from the date of the confirmation of your Appointment, which is when the agreement between us is formed. To cancel/rearrange an Appointment, log onto .ncts.ie.
If you are unable to obtain an appointment at your chosen Test Centre you may add your vehicle to a priority list via our web booking facility or call centre. NCTS will do their best to accommodate you with a time and date that is convenient for you.
It is also an offence under Irish law to drive a car that is due a visit to the NCT. However, due to the increasingly long wait times there has been generous leeway given by insurance companies and road traffic authorities alike.
Alternatively, you may lodge your complaint by phone directly with the Customer Service Department on (01) 413 5994. You may do this by detailing your complaint in full on a Complaint Form (QP 009/1) which can be obtained from the Test Centre or by phone from the Customer Service Department.
Yup, as long as you have a test booked and have a printout of the booking with you, you'll be fine.
Driving a vehicle which does not have a current NCT certificate is an offence under Section 18 of the Open in new browser tabRoad Traffic Act 1961Open in new browser tab. Conviction for this offence carries five penalty points and Courts may impose a fine of up to €2,500 and/or up to three months' imprisonment.
If a customer requires an earlier appointment than those available online, we ask you to please place yourself on the priority list and we will endeavour to get you an appointment within 28 days. The option to add your vehicle to the Priority list can be found during the booking process.
Arriving to an NCT Centre with an illuminated warning light is a serious no no. A lit up airbag warning light spells immediate failure. If your Engine Management light is showing, your NCT inspector might not even conduct the test! Not all warning signs are found on your dashboard.