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Recent statistics compiled by Applus, the company that oversees the National Car Test (NCT) in Ireland, show that during 2023 nearly half of the 1.5 million cars that were tested recorded a ‘Fail’ result.

Applus, the firm operating the national car testing service (NCTS) in Ireland, is facing pressure to quit its contract due to a backlog in waiting times.

The National Car Testing Service has commenced the issuing of a new-look NCT certificate.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Robert Troy, has welcomed the announcement by political party colleague, Minister Jack Chambers, which approves the hiring of 75 additional driver testers by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), the move aimed at addressing the current backlog in the Driver Testing Service.

There were an estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month.

An estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads were without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month, and there are now reports the Road Safety Authority is in negotiations with NCT operator Applus over the potential imposition of fines.

The National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is one of the many bodies that has seen serious disruption to its service as since the pandemic, which created a huge backlog of vehicles to be tested.

The National Car Testing Service is one of the many bodies that has seen serious disruption to its service since the pandemic, which created a huge backlog of vehicles to be tested.

There are still massive delays for NCT appointments, with some testing centres still showing waiting times of at least six months.

New NCT certificates are being issued to all customers who were provided with incorrect expiry dates in the last 12 months, the National Car Testing Service has said.