MOT & Vehicle Testing
Can I book an MOT retest online in Northern Ireland?
Yes. The DVA online vehicle test service can be used to book an MOT retest within the permitted period.
The official Northern Ireland vehicle test booking service includes MOT retest appointments.
Check the failure date before booking so you do not fall outside the 21-day application window or 60-day completion limit.
Have the original test details to hand when booking. A retest is linked to the earlier failed examination and must stay within the DVA retest time limits.
In Northern Ireland, MOT and vehicle testing is administered by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), so the official DVA/nidirect service is the reference point for appointments, test status, certificates, fees and retests.
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nidirect - Book your MOT/ vehicle test online
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nidirect - Guide to booking your MOT/ vehicle test
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Information checked:
25 September 2026
