Obviously, one of the areas that can really be impacted by an out-of-date NCT is our insurance premium.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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
If a motorist is stopped without a valid NCT certificate and with no test date or place on the priority list the “driver may be prosecuted for not having a valid NCT certificate” and may have their vehicle seized.