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  1. Ian W

    MOT Fail - Emissions Help

    Had my 2001 AMK, (111K) in for the MOT today and it has failed on emissions, don't have the print out sadly but the chap said it failed on all 3 tests and was well off the limits. Car is running a Pipewerx 3" system with a sports cat that is 18 months old, a new Bosch post cat lambda was fitted...
  2. Lauster23

    Servicing on A3 2015

    Hi all, just need some general advice on which service to go for. I have an A3 saloon 65reg from new. I've only done 37k miles to date. Serviced every year and is due MOT/service end of the month. In Oct 2020, had a full service done, the rest were small. Also had new brake pads/discs replaced...
  3. L

    MOT Fail

    ****** thing failed its MOT... On emissions of all things! They used the plate value (which is stupidly low, thanks Audi!), but would have failed if using the default value of 3... only just! Any idea what I can do to get this number down for a retest? Garage used some 44k fuel additive but...
  4. Jake95

    Help with new S3 used car - 64 reg S-tronic Quattro 3dr

    hi guys! First time post here, I am looking to buy a used S3 and have found one I really like! However a check on Confused.com came back with a few things from previous MOT checks. I was wondering if anyone could explain what these meant and if there could be issues in the future as I would...
  5. Rayner_1704

    Sportback First mot, secondary decat?

    Hi does anyone know if the car will pass it’s first mot with secondary decats in? Thanks
  6. 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...
  7. V6_Man

    Help Please .First MOT, brake fluid change, warranty Checks and a remapped S4

    Folks, My B8.5 S4 is booked in tomorrow for her first MOT, brake fluid change and out-of-warranty checks. I ran a scan the other day using Carista and it showed one error re: ABS however, there is no warning on the DIS, at all. Below is the error that I got (and still showing after I cleared...
  8. Ajcman

    really this exensive?!

    My car got it's MOT yesterday 2011 S Line 58K on the clock and I've been quoted £583.68 for the timing belt to be replaced. Is that right or are Mercedes trying to rip the eyes out me? I know what your thinking, Mercedes? but it's an Audi. Arnold Clark don't own an Audi Garage near me, or a...
  9. LR_74

    a3 tdi sline quattro failed mot today

    My first Audi owned for nearly a year now. 55 plate A3 2.0 tdi quattro sline, it's done 139000 and used daily to get to work. Drove to Halfords test centre with 2 new front tyres fitted elsewhere. I was hoping it would sail through but that wasn't to be. One rear spring has snapped they...
  10. 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
  11. S5Dee

    S5 brake replacement help!!

    so I have a 2013 s5 which has gone to Audi for service and MOT today. Get a call advising the following: Front disks and pads need replacing 90% worn - £580 Rear pads need replacing 85% worn - £330 Can break discs need replacing after only 26000 miles?!! The above prices seem excessive I...