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Y429 ECU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

272,749 mi
Last recorded272,749 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 ECU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 272,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 272,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 253,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 245,431 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 245,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 213,554 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 213,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 192,486 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 192,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 172,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 172,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 136,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 136,904 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 123,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 123,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 86,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 78,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 78,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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Y429 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y429 ECU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y429 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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