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MOT Test
« on: 19 March 2020, 18:08:17 »
What would happen if you can't get your car MOT tested because of closures?
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #1 on: 19 March 2020, 18:17:31 »
It would be untested.....
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #2 on: 19 March 2020, 18:25:32 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 March 2020, 18:08:17
What would happen if you can't get your car MOT tested because of closures?

you live in Birmingham
just buy one over the phone  ;D  :-X oops


the covid 19 situation will be something DVSA will be looking at i'd think
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
some changes but not seen anything relating to MOT YET
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #3 on: 19 March 2020, 18:32:40 »
I have this situation back home in Spain. Both MOTs cancelled by the centre. No appointments till further notice.

My view is that it is the least of folks including the police worries. Of course will that translate into reality? Or will ANPR spot you and nuke your car! It will be a minor consideration in the coming weeks methinks.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #4 on: 19 March 2020, 18:35:39 »
Quote from: hotel21 on 19 March 2020, 18:17:31
It would be untested.....

that was helpful ....  :-\

If Barry's area is anything like mine, you can drive for 10 months without getting pulled. I genuinely missed a car's MOT for 10 months the other year & I only realised when I came to tax it on-line and it wouldn't let me.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #5 on: 19 March 2020, 18:58:29 »
Dvsa, have stopped doing HGV mot's at most of theATFs. There's talk of suspension of cars to.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #6 on: 19 March 2020, 19:18:37 »
You have a responsibility to ensure continued roadworthiness regardless of test validity ;)

As long as you can prove this, then should be ok ;)
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #7 on: 19 March 2020, 19:27:44 »
You can bet your life your insurance wouldn't be valid.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #8 on: 19 March 2020, 19:47:36 »
The sensible thing to do would be to say that MOT's will remain valid for 2 years until further notice. After all, AIUI the German equivalent of the MOT - the TUV - lasts 2 years.

Of course, being the sensible thing means it won't happen.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #9 on: 19 March 2020, 19:52:01 »
and half the cars on the road with MOT are not roadworthy  ;D
many people ignore the advisories till they become a fail  ::)
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #10 on: 19 March 2020, 20:23:09 »
Quote from: LC0112G on 19 March 2020, 19:47:36
The sensible thing to do would be to say that MOT's will remain valid for 2 years until further notice. After all, AIUI the German equivalent of the MOT - the TUV - lasts 2 years.

Of course, being the sensible thing means it won't happen.

TUV test is way more stringent than our test here
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #11 on: 20 March 2020, 11:58:00 »
I'm going to have this issue too. I am working on my car this weekend to get it MOT ready. Next week I will try and find a test centre open so I can book it in. I need a MOT by 26/3/20. It's a PITA that they stopped the months grace.
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #12 on: 20 March 2020, 12:05:27 »
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #13 on: 20 March 2020, 12:19:21 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 March 2020, 12:05:27
https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/motoring/coronavirus-im-self-isolating-but-my-cars-mot-is-due-what-can-i-do/

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It’s worth noting that your vehicle can be put through an MOT test up to one calendar month prior to its existing certificate expiring.
It would have been nice for them to go a little further here and say, 'If you take your car in one month early and it fails, you have NO MOT. The current certificate is void.'
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Re: MOT Test
« Reply #14 on: 20 March 2020, 12:21:30 »
Whats the problem ?? I've just phoned my usual place and have a booking for 3.30 on Monday for the Audi .... open as usual .....  why have an extension that is not needed ?
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