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I left my Volkswagen Jetta at a garage to be serviced and MOT'd. It's done 29,000 miles. They've come back saying, "there is 7mm remaining on front brake pads and discs badly rusted on inner surfaces,...
My BMW X3 is due an MOT next month, but there's an onscreen warning to tell me to replace the brake fluid at my next service. Will it affect my MOT result? Thank you.
How far can you drive for an MOT during the lockdown?
My son's car recently failed an MOT because the engine coolant was low and engine oil was low. I know this is part of good car checks, but since when has this been part of an MOT test? It may be part of...
I've got a Freelander 2 with the airbag light permanently on. Will it be an MOT failure? Also, will it fail if it doesn't light up at all? Thanks.
I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the UK for the MOT to be carried out. If I am unable to...
I'm wondering if it is legal to remove the two catalytic converters from my car. It's a 2005 Audi A4 3.0-litre diesel. It has no DPF fitted from standard, just a primary and secondary cat. Can these be...
My Peugeot 207CC will be due for an MOT and service in February. I normally take it to the Peugeot garage, which is 18 miles away but even if I were to take it to a nearer MOT garage, I'm wondering how...
Does lockdown extend MOT due date? Mine is due on 10 January, booked in on 8th. I'm nervous about going anywhere!
Can I defer a due MOT test due to the lockdown?