Is there an extension on NCT 2021?
Certificate Extension: NCTS has now updated the new test due date for all vehicles that qualified for the 4 month extension as announced by the Minister. Customers are encouraged to check their new test due date.
What documents are needed for NCT?
The person taking the car to the NCT must bring the cars vehicle registration/licensing certificate with them to the test centre. They must also bring their driving licence or Public Services Card (PSC) as identification.
Can you NCT a car without insurance?
If you drive a car without a valid NCT certificate, and the Gardaí stop you, they could issue you with a fine of up to €2000, and/or up to 5 penalty points and/or imprisonment for up to 3 months. Normally, if you don’t have a valid NCT, your insurance is not covered if you are in an accident and need to claim.
Does a 161 car need an NCT?
Cars up to four years old do not need an NCT. Cars four to nine years old must be tested every second year. Cars ten years and older must be tested every year. It might help to know that the NCT regulations allow for a car to be tested up to 90 days before the due date without affecting the next cert’s expiry date.
Do NCT Centres take cash?
A similar charge of €11.50 will apply in the case of a re-test and €16.50 will be refunded. NCTS will accept cash, laser/Debit cards and all major credit cards (excluding American Express).
Can you get NCT without logbook?
Don’t forget to bring your vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate and your test fee! The use of dashcams and recording devices of any kind are prohibited at the NCT centre. We kindly ask that if your vehicle contains a dashcam, it is switched off in advance of the test.
Can I tax my car without NCT?
The website of the NCT service stated yesterday: “Motor Tax Offices will not tax a car unless the owner produces an NCT Certificate as evidence that the car has passed its NCT.” The minister said people would be able to tax vehicles from their homes and did not have to produce their NCT car road worthiness certificate.
Is there a grace period for NCT?
The NCT Regulations allow that a car may be tested up to 90 days in advance of the test due date without affecting the expiry date of the certificate issued. This system is in place to ensure all owners have sufficient time to have their vehicles successfully tested before the current certificate expires.
What happens if you get caught with no NCT?
It is an offence to drive a vehicle in a public place without a current NCT certificate. This applies to vehicles from the fourth anniversary of their first registration. The penalty for driving without an NCT certificate is a fine of up to €2000, and/or up to 5 penalty points and/or imprisonment for up to 3 months.
Do insurance companies check NCT?
In most situations, driving without a valid NCT certificate is illegal and any insurance claim is void. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions are in place. But, your insurance company probably wouldn’t pay for the damage to your vehicle because it was not roadworthy.
What does ND mean on NCT report?
not done
The ND stands for not done.