A new NCT centre opened in Navan on 5 July 2026 on the Athboy Road. Here’s what Meath drivers need to know about slots, fees, and how to get in quick. — read more
The NCT backlog is set to drop to 12 days, but over 400,000 cars are still queued. Use our NCT cancellation slot scanner to skip the wait. — read more
Over 50% of cars failed their first test at several major centres last year. Here is the list of the worst performing centres and how to prep your car. — read more
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
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
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
