It is technically illegal to drive without an NCT, and always has been, but usually the guards will be sound and let it slide if you show them proof of your booking.
Alternatively Telephone. We have a dedicated team who are available to help you with booking your test, just call our Booking line on 01-4135992 from 8am to 8pm (Mon-Thurs) and 8am to 6pm (Fri) for confirmations, re-arrangements or cancellations of appointments. E-Mail Bookings. Postal Bookings.
Obviously, one of the areas that can really be impacted by an out-of-date NCT is our insurance premium. Ordinarily, insurance companies won't cover a car that doesn't have a valid NCT disc. It is also an offence under Irish law to drive a car that is due a visit to the NCT.
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.
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.
Appointments may be delayed or cancelled, including if NCTS are not given accurate information and/or are unable to contact the person who has made the Appointment and/or the primary cardholder for the Appointment.
If your car is eligible for the NCT (please see NCT Test Frequency table below) then please phone us on 014135992 or alternatively to use our online facility, you will need a credit/debit card and then simply type in your car registration number + Booking I.D (which can be found at the top of your NCT Booking letter ...