16,000 motorists waiting for NCT as 13,500 tests cancelled 

The cancellations are mainly due to “staff absence predominantly caused by Covid”.

Up to 16,000 motorists are currently awaiting a National Car Test (NCT) appointment as Covid-19 continues to impact staffing levels at centres nationwide.

The figure is nearly double the number reported earlier this month and is 16 times higher than pre-pandemic levels.