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15th August 2017, 08:48 AM
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Mot test
I took my d3 for mot yesterday, waited and watched whilst done. B4 starting i asked about jacking mode and the roller brake test.
During the test he put it in jacking mode but seemed scared to jack it more then 1/2 inch. He also didnt do any brake tests. So all he did was a quick visual and a smoke test ! Is that usual for an a8 ?
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15th August 2017, 08:53 AM
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The place I took my D3 did a road brake test, which they do with all 4 wheel drive cars.
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15th August 2017, 03:46 PM
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Its actually unusual for an MoT! The MoT test requirements are, "The braking system will be subject to two detailed inspections. One will be an inspection of the physical brake components. The other will be a test to determine the brake efficiency. The MOT inspector check the brake pedal for travel and excessive free play in it's mounting. he/she will then inspect the individual braking components for wear. and leakage. This will include but is not limited to brake servo unit, brake master cylinder, brake pipes and mechanical braking components.
The second test will usually be carried out on a rolling road brake testing machine. This machine will test the performance of the cars braking system. The test will determines if the braking system is safe for the road. It will take a reading from each wheel. This will help determine brake efficiency and brake balancing. .........Vehicles such as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on a suitable road using a properly calibrated and maintained brake testing gauge or, if one is installed at the test station, a plate brake tester."
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15th August 2017, 04:23 PM
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Maybe he did the brake test when stopping at the end of the ramp 😀 I'm not too worried as I'm confident in the way the car has been maintained.
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15th August 2017, 04:42 PM
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My MOT tester had to drive my S8 40 miles to the test station then 40 miles back, in Home Counties rush-hour traffic, including M25 and A1. So I guess the brakes were OK.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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15th August 2017, 05:09 PM
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Blimey where do you live that you need to do an 80 mile round trip to get an mot ? Or was he just enjoying the drive so much ?
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