Most expensive MOT in Britain

Had to drive the Skoda back to Liverpool for its MOT, due before the end of September. 1500 miles each way to get the certificate. Serious ouch. Must get another done in March - at least then I'll be able to do it on the scheduled annual UK visit rather than half-way through the year. Spent a night in Vienna chez Natalie and mad cat Nula but otherwise slept in the car. Quite comfortable, and Europe is civilised about letting one sleep in motorway services without penalty. And about providing hot clean showers, and good coffee for breakfast. Had two weeks in the UK, saw some chums and my nieces & great-nieces, and filled the car with books for me and for school, brown rice and chick peas (difficult to find in Brasov), coconut milk and spices (ditto) and lots of marmelade.