Revealed: Northern Ireland's Most Challenging MOT Test Centres

New Figures Uncover MOT Test Centre Performance

New figures have revealed the MOT test centres with the worst pass rates across Northern Ireland. The car insurance experts at CompareNI.com ranked which Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres motorists are least likely to pass. Over the past year, Coleraine had the lowest pass rate for private cars out of all 15 test centres in the region at just 78.2%...

MOT Test Delays Addressed

It comes amid a backdrop of major delays for MOT tests in NI over recent years due to a combination of factors, including the Covid-19 pandemic, cracks in testing centre lifts, and the delayed completion of two new testing centres. To combat the increased demand and help reduce waiting times, Stormont has this month (June) extended Temporary Exemption Certificates (TECs) for MOT tests for a further year...

Survey Highlights Booking Struggles

A survey by CompareNI.com of over 700 drivers in Northern Ireland found that 46% of respondents ran into trouble when trying to book an MOT test in the past year, with 22% saying they were unable to secure an available slot for over three months. Nearly one in three motorists (31%) had to wait over a month to book an appointment, while 27% waited over two months...