Some NCT fails cost €0 to re-test. Others cost €40. Your VIR tells you which is which — if you know how to read it. Here is the full list. — read more
Nenagh has a 54.5% NCT fail rate — worst in Tipperary. Cahir is close behind. Here’s what’s going wrong and how to grab a slot before the queue gets worse. — read more
The RSA has confirmed five new NCT centres are opening across Ireland in 2026 to tackle the massive backlog, starting with a major facility in North Cork. — read more
414,000 cars overdue. Applus being fined. Filipino mechanics. Non-mechanic testers on trial. Here is what is actually happening with the NCT backlog in May 2026. — read more
Your EV skips the emissions test but not the other 55 checks. Brake rust, tyre wear, and suspension — here’s what catches EV owners at the NCT. — read more
Failed your NCT? You’re not alone. Over 50,000 Irish drivers face re-tests every year, and the first question on everyone’s lips is always the same: How much is this going to cost me? The NCT re-test fee in 2026 hasn’t changed from previous years, but knowing exactly what you’ll pay—and how to avoid paying it… — read more
Clare has Ireland’s worst NCT pass rate — 58.5% of cars failed in 2025. Ennis is booked 10–12 weeks out. Here’s how to jump the queue. — read more
Tralee and Killarney are 10–12 weeks out for NCT slots. Kerry has three centres now — but you still need a cancellation alert to get tested before summer. — read more
Athlone NCT on Dublin Road serves half the midlands — but cancellation slots drop daily. Here’s how to skip the queue and test this week. — read more
Navan NCT at Mullaghboy is booked 16 weeks out. Meath drivers are stuck on the N51 with an expired disc. Here’s how to grab a cancellation slot this week. — read more
