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NCTS tariff table · reviewed 16 September 2026

NCT prices and fees

Check the charge before booking. Retests and late changes have separate rules.

€60Full NCTVAT included.
€40Equipment retestVAT included; the type of retest depends on the failed items.
FreeVisual retest without equipmentConfirm eligibility and retest deadlines with NCTS.
€24Late cancellation / no-show: full testLess than five working days of notice, excluding the test day.
Amounts are published NCTS charges including VAT where stated. Repairs and recovery are separate.

Published NCT charges

ServiceAmountConditions
Full NCT€60VAT included.
Equipment retest€40VAT included; the type of retest depends on the failed items.
Visual retest without equipmentFreeConfirm eligibility and retest deadlines with NCTS.
Late cancellation / no-show: full test€24Less than five working days of notice, excluding the test day.
Late cancellation / no-show: retest€16See the NCTS booking terms.

National NCTS prices in EUR, including VAT. The full-test and equipment-retest fees took effect on 1 January 2025 according to NCTS. Rechecked on 16 September 2026.

These charges cover the test or booking change only. Repairs, recovery and commercial alert subscriptions are not included.

NCT cancellation terms specify Monday–Friday, excluding the test day. Ask NCTS about a change exactly on the notice boundary before confirming.

Questions

Is a visual retest free?

The published table says free when eligible; confirm the retest type and deadline with NCTS.

Does the fee include repairs?

No. The fee covers the test or retest only.

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