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RSA examiners will cancel your driving test on the spot and forfeit your €85 fee if your car lacks a valid NCT disc. Here's how to secure an emergency slot.
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Gardai have seized over 18,000 vehicles under Section 41 for missing NCT, tax, and insurance. Here's how ANPR cameras catch drivers and what fines apply.
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Over 52% of cars failed at the Ennis NCT centre in County Clare, with wait times reaching 17 weeks. Here's what's failing and how to skip the queue.
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An Garda Síochána has integrated real-time NVDF database lookups with patrol car ANPR cameras and Garda mobility apps. Here's how instant reg scanning works.
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Gardai and the RSA launched an intensive Bank Holiday crackdown targeting speeding, intoxicants, mobile phones, and seatbelts. Here is what drivers need to know.
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49% of Irish cars fail the NCT. The RSA warns drivers to stop using testers as a cheap diagnostic tool. These 7 checks save you €40.
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A record 9,288 vehicles in Cork received a Fail Dangerous result in H1 2026. Little Island and Blarney were hit hardest. See what's happening on Cork test lanes.
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71,308 cars failed dangerous in 2026. If you get the red sticker, you can't drive home. Find out how to fix it and skip the re-test queue.
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Heavy battery weight is causing electric cars in Ireland to fail the NCT on suspension and tyre inner shoulder wear. Learn what EV owners must check.
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Insurance Ireland confirmed members will take a pragmatic approach to NCT delays if you have active booking proof. Here is when you are covered and when you are not.
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Garda ANPR cameras across patrol cars and 390 new speed zones automatically flag cars with expired NCTs. Here is how it works and how to avoid 5 penalty points.
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3,744 cars failed the NCT in Cavan in the first half of 2026, with 693 vehicles receiving a Fail Dangerous notice. Here's what's causing it and what local drivers can do.
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Over 133,000 cars received a Fail Dangerous result on the NCT in 2026. The most common cause is a simple tyre mistake most drivers never check before the test.
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New EU roadworthiness rules require garages to record your odometer at every service visit. Connected cars report it automatically. Clocking mileage just got a lot harder in Ireland.
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NCT inspectors can refuse to test your car if oil or coolant is low — and you still lose the slot. Here is the quick checklist that takes two minutes and saves €60.
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New EU roadworthiness rules will allow motorists to get their vehicles technically tested in any EU country, issuing a temporary 6-month cert. Here is what it means for Irish drivers.
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NCT Ireland now emails your Vehicle Inspection Report instead of printing it at the desk. Your windscreen disc is still printed. Here's what's changed.
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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.
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Ireland plans to scrap paper NCT and tax windscreen discs under the NVDF Bill 2026 — but nothing has changed yet. Remove yours and risk a €60 fine.
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June 2026 NCT stats are out: 49% pass rate, 12,203 Fail Dangerous results. 1 in 12 cars couldn't legally leave the test centre. Find out the common culprits.
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The NCTS charter promises a free €60 test if you wait over 28 days. They quietly suspended it during the backlog. Here's how to claim what you're owed.
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The NCTS has increased cancellation and rescheduling fees for 2026. Here are the new rules for periodic tests and re-tests, and how to avoid paying.
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Ireland's NCT backlog is pushing cars onto annual tests before their time. If your car is turning 10, you need a slot fast — here's the trap explained.
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A Dáil question from May 2026 asks why a single-item NCT re-test costs €40 — 67% of a full 200-item inspection. The Government's answer leaves drivers unconvinced.
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Ireland's ICE2EV pilot offers €8,500 to scrap your old car for a new EV — but the NCT cert catch trips up thousands of rural drivers.
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Over forty percent of Irish drivers face a 3+ month NCT backlog in 2026. If your certificate is expiring, here is how to secure a summer cancellation slot.
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Applus made €117m running the NCT in 2025. Pre-tax profit up 7%. The re-test fee jumped 43%. And 414,000 cars are still overdue.
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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.
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Officials said break up the RSA. Ministers said no. 414,000 cars are still overdue an NCT. Here is what the Indecon review actually recommended.
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Fake NCT websites charged Irish drivers up to €600 for bookings that don't exist. The Gardaí are investigating. Here's how to spot the scam — and what's actually legal.
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NCT Bot is live! Tired of refreshing the NCTS calendar? Our bot scans for cancellation slots 24/7 and alerts you instantly. Find your test slot tomorrow.
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