Where is the Ennis NCT centre located?

Ennis NCT Centre is at Clare Marts on Quin Road, Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 W893), accessible from M18 Junction 12 or 13.

Where do I park when taking my car to Ennis NCT centre?

Designated customer parking is situated in the mart forecourt directly facing the testing unit.

What is the contact number for Ennis NCT centre?

Contact the central NCTS booking office on 01 413 5992 for all appointment queries.

Can Clare motorists use the Limerick NCT centre?

Yes. Limerick NCT centre is approximately 35 km away via the M18/N18 tunnel and often has complementary cancellation availability.

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NCT Centre Ennis: Booking, Wait Times & Fast Alerts

Compare real wait times, opening hours and slot patterns for Ennis. Get WhatsApp alerts when an earlier appointment appears.

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Waiting days

Standard waitavg13days

Waiting with usavg2days

Opening Hours · Next 8 DaysCurrent published schedule

Today18

08:00-22:30

Sat19

07:00-21:10

Sun20

08:00-19:30

Mon21

07:00-22:30

Tue22

07:00-22:30

Wed23

07:00-22:30

Thu24

07:00-21:10

Fri25

08:00-22:30

Centre data

How quickly can you get an NCT in Ennis?

Compare observed slot speed, when earlier slots appear, and the centre's official pass rate.

Centre rank

#38/50

Overall centre rating

Wait time

Official average13days

With us1day

Slots within 7 days

55%

Observed days with a slot no more than 7 days away

Ennis ranks #38 of 50 centres overall. A slot within 7 days appeared on 55% of observed days. 59.2% of tests passed in the latest 12-month data.

How long until a slot appears?

Typical number of days between checking and the earliest available appointment. Lower is better.

EnnisIreland average

How often did an earlier slot appear?

Estimated chance of finding a new or earlier slot. Higher means more opportunities.

This centreIreland average

This analytics dashboard provides estimated historical data for informational purposes only. For live bookings, visit the only official site: ncts.ie.

NCT Bot data is indicative only and should not be treated as definitive.

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Disclaimer: These wait times are unofficial average estimates and fluctuate daily. We cannot guarantee a slot on this specific date. Our goal is to notify you the second a cancellation drops so you can get the test done and dusted, but final availability depends entirely on the NCTS.

Local essentials

Ennis NCT Centre

Clare Marts Ltd., Quin RoadClare Marts Ltd., Quin Road, County Clare, V95 W893

Located on Quin Road (R469) on the eastern approach to Ennis, accessible from the M18 motorway via Junction 12 or 13.

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Opening hours

Today · 08:00–22:30

NCTS phone line

01 413 5992Official booking & enquiry line

Practical alternatives

Three nearby NCT centres

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County Limerick

Limerick

Reported wait

11 days

2 days shorter

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County Galway

Galway

Reported wait

16 days

3 days longer

View centre

County Tipperary

Nenagh

Reported wait

13 days

0 days longer

View centre

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