Do I need to apply for a Temporary MOT Exemption in Northern Ireland?
DVA says eligible private cars receive a Temporary Exemption Certificate automatically, so there is no separate TEC application to complete.
Check your MOT history or the official DVA guidance rather than assuming your vehicle has received an extension.
Because the extension is automatic for eligible vehicles, the useful check is the vehicle's recorded MOT status rather than searching for a separate application form.
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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