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Y471 ECU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,365 mi
Last recorded174,365 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 ECU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 174,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 168,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 163,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 154,384 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,384 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 144,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 144,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 123,920 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 123,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,578 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 109,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 101,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2007 101,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,346 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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Y471 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y471 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 Y471 ECU registered?

Y471 ECU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y471 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 ECU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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