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National Car Test

Roadworthiness test in Ireland

The National Car Test (Irish: An Tástáil Náisiúnta Gluaisteán; abbreviated NCT) is a roadworthiness test, which all cars in Ireland must undergo. Following a tender process, the Road Safety Authority awarded the National Car Testing Service contract for the operation of the vehicle inspection service in the Republic of Ireland to Applus.2 It is headquartered in Dublin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The National Car Test (Irish: An Tástáil Náisiúnta Gluaisteán; abbreviated NCT) is a roadworthiness test, which all cars in Ireland must undergo. Following a tender process, the Road Safety Authority awarded the National Car Testing Service contract for the operation of the vehicle inspection service in the Republic of Ireland to Applus.2

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