Ian Budge

Thankyou both for your replies, i took it to halfords this morning for a battery test and all seems well with the battery. I have had the car over six years (2012 registration) so when it was suggested that it may be the battery that made sense re the 3 error/fault lights, but seems I’ll have to get it plugged in and see what the error codes are all about. Any pointers to members or contacts with VAGCOM in Essex? Thanks again for the feedback regarding the shocks, I will get them done at a garage, beyond my DIY ability. Halfords quoted me £350 inc vat, going to my local garage Tuesday when they open to see what they say. Ian

Newby here, am after some of your experience. Guidance. My car has failed its MOT, its done 140k so I am not surprised. It’s has been such a great car, very little issues with it and its been regularly maintained. Some warning lights have come on on the dash (ESC/ABS FAULT, PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION and START-STOP SYSTEM FAULT. All 3 came on at the same time so must be interrelated. Any ideas what is the likely cause? I didn’t know if it is a common fault. I have not had it plugged in yet to diagnose but will. The second reason for the MOT failure is the near side rear shock absorber has a negligible damping effect. The offside rear is not great but only advisory, they have been flagging up for a while so its time to bite the bullet. Thus my 2nd question, what is the approx. repair cost of both rear shocks? Thanks for your assistance. Ian