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Y442 ECU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,225 mi
Last recorded128,225 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 ECU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from exhaust flexi / air box area's

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear brake is grabbing / pads worn lower than nearside

Fail 22 Mar 2017 128,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked in yellow (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from exhaust flexi / air box area's

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear brake is grabbing / pads worn lower than nearside

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside & offside rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 112,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside & offside rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,329 miles

o/s/r tyre running off on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2012 82,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre running off on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 79,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 76,485 miles

no booooost needs air mass

Pass 14 May 2009 68,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,772 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 30,218 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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Y442 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y442 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 Y442 ECU registered?

Y442 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y442 ECU safe to buy?

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