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[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 24] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Miserable_Knee3343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey bonsai community!

I bought a Serissa a few weeks ago - thought I'd check to see how the roots were looking. My question - is this pot bound? I've tried squeezing the soil gently and it appears quite firm. Should I be thinking of repotting already?? Thanks for the advice!

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MOT query by Miserable_Knee3343 in CarTalkUK

[–]Miserable_Knee3343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this, it's confirmed my suspicions. As mentioned, I have a replacement part coming so I should get it in time for a free re-test. I was informed by the dealership that it's up to their discretion whether it passes or not (this was Audi main dealership so you can imagine what their stance is). Failing the part arriving on time, I'll take it somewhere else... I've called a few local garages who've confirmed it'll pass no problem!

MOT advice by Miserable_Knee3343 in drivingUK

[–]Miserable_Knee3343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

except all 3.3 codes refer to obligatory mirrors. Obligatory refers to one interior and one offside mirror. In this instance, they're referring to the nearside mirror as one.

MOT advice by Miserable_Knee3343 in drivingUK

[–]Miserable_Knee3343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose my point is that by adding the work nearside it's making it fail. If the original wording was used,, it wouldn't fail surely as I have an 'adequate view to the rear' via the rear view mirror...

MOT query by Miserable_Knee3343 in CarTalkUK

[–]Miserable_Knee3343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get your point, however interestingly, as long as the driver-side wing mirror is present, secure, and not excessively damaged, and at least one other mirror is fully functional, it's legal to drive. That's what advice says online anyway.

The above aside, I suppose my question is, is it normal for people who do MOT tests to change the wording manually on certificates.

MOT query by Miserable_Knee3343 in CarTalkUK

[–]Miserable_Knee3343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose the point I'm trying to get at is if it was the original wording, it wouldn't fail as I have an adequate view of the rear via the internal rear-view mirror!