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Y434 ECU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 ECU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,874 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,865 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

park brake performance just met 17%

Pass 18 May 2019 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 18 May 2019 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 1 May 2018 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 4 May 2017 60,201 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 23 May 2016 57,831 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 5 May 2015 55,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 53,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 35,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,321 miles

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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Y434 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y434 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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What year was Y434 ECU registered?

Y434 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y434 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 ECU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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