Your NCT.
A clearer road ahead.
Find the right centre, get your documents together and know what comes next. Practical guidance for every step of your test.
Find your centreBooking explainedFind an NCT centre by county
Explore the full directory →Cork, Galway & Limerick
Make the next step simple
Book your NCT
Choose a centre, check the details and complete your booking with NCTS.
Read the guide →NCT priority list
What to do when the NCT dates shown are too late: how the official NCTS priority list works, and why to check it before paying a third-party alert service.
Read the guide →NCT retest: your next steps
Read the inspection report, arrange repairs and keep both deadlines in view.
Read the guide →What to bring to your NCT
A short document checklist for the person presenting the car.
Read the guide →Prepare your car for the NCT
Simple checks to organise before test day, alongside professional repairs when needed.
Read the guide →Cancel or rearrange an NCT
Manage the booking early and check the notice period before confirming a change.
Read the guide →NCT fees and payment
Full-test, retest and cancellation charges published by NCTS, with the conditions to check before paying.
Read the guide →NCT guides in Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Romanian & Lithuanian
The same practical guidance on booking, documents, fees and retests, translated for drivers who are more comfortable in another language. Booking and inspection documents from NCTS remain in English.
Need an earlier appointment?
NCTS has an official priority list. Learn how it works before paying for a third-party alert service. We do not show live availability or take bookings.
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