mot failure

  1. CameronS3

    Car failed MOT on pads, Should I change the stock disks at the same time?

    So cars failed on pads at the front, taken it away so I can order some HP2000 or DS2500, stock disks have some life in them still. Is it worth changing them for some grooved disks at the same time or will it not make much of a difference in regards to stopping? Should I just put some HP2000...
  2. mr_pepps

    Engine warning light not working

    Hi all, Took my 1999 A3 1.8T for MoT yesterday. Failed because MIL light not working. Any known or common reason why the engine warning light might not come on during ignition/check stage? The display still shows 'OK' after the ignition checks have completed. But no engine warning light...
  3. A

    NEED HELP: Failed emissions test

    Today I was going to pass MOT and use it as the start for my turbo project. Instead the car failed testing. Overall they said the car was in perfect condition, but they fail it because of the emissions tests. I now have 30 days to pass a retest or I am not allowed to drive the car. Needless to...
  4. Siondc

    MOT Fail

    So my car failed it’s MOT on the emissions. I serviced it 2 days before and ragged it to the garage. It’s an AMK on 145,000. The results were: Fast Idle Engine speed: Limit 2500-3000 Actual 2820 CO: Limit <0.3 Actual 5.1 HC: Limit <200 Actual 188 Lambda: Limit <0.97-1.03 Actual 0.87...
  5. T

    Audi A6 C5 2.7t Allroad - Emissions MOT Failure - Help please

    Hi folks, I know this isn't the most exciting thread but..... I have an Audi Allroad 2002 2.7t which is failing on emissions. I enjoy this car so much but am risking having to scrap it because I can't get it past the MOT emissions. Is anyone able to help my diagnose the issue or point me in the...
  6. Dylan Johnson

    Front brakes imbalance, looking for advice.

    So my car failed an MOT today due to this; Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside Front (3.7.B.5B) I just want some advice on where to start for example is there any common problems with the calipers that cause this? I'm really hoping it's not an ABS issue. What should I take a look at first...
  7. laudavis

    Offside Side Repeater - MOT Failure - Easy fix?

    Hey All My beloved 8P failed the MOT yesterday on the offside side repeater not working! The chap said that i should be able to just buy that part of it - rather than a whole new wing mirror Can anyone give me some advice on this? Prices etc and how hard a job it would be! Thanks Laura xxxx