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08/09/2023
Driving Test And MOT Charges To Increase From 01 October
The cost of MOT's and practical driving tests is set to increase from 01 October, 2023.
Announced by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), this is the first price increase in NI since 2005.
Tests booked before 01 October, regardless of when they are booked for, will not be affected by the price increase.
Driving and vehicle tests are carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA), which must cover the cost of delivering services through the income it generates from fees. The rising cost of delivering services means the DVA is facing a shortfall in its income.
A consultation on changes to the fees was carried out and a summary of the consultation responses is available here
In the absence of a functioning Legislative Assembly, the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Infrastructure agreed, in accordance with the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (as amended), that the proposed fee increases can be progressed.
The relevant legislation has been amended and the new fees will be published on nidirect.gov.uk on 7 September 2023.
Announced by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), this is the first price increase in NI since 2005.
Tests booked before 01 October, regardless of when they are booked for, will not be affected by the price increase.
Driving and vehicle tests are carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA), which must cover the cost of delivering services through the income it generates from fees. The rising cost of delivering services means the DVA is facing a shortfall in its income.
A consultation on changes to the fees was carried out and a summary of the consultation responses is available here
In the absence of a functioning Legislative Assembly, the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Infrastructure agreed, in accordance with the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (as amended), that the proposed fee increases can be progressed.
The relevant legislation has been amended and the new fees will be published on nidirect.gov.uk on 7 September 2023.
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