ESP light permanently on

[weecounty]

I have an Audi A3 which is less than 4 years old (but out of warranty) with 41000 miles. I've had for 3 yrs and regulalry serviced. ESP warning light is permanently on and I had local Audi dealer run a diagnostic check. They tell me fault lies with ABS Control unit and pump which needs to be replaced at a cost of approx £1500!! Has anyone encountered similar problems?
I can't believe this unit should need replaced on a car of this age.
Thanks

[towcestervag]

your not the first!
go on internet and you will find places that recon your old abs ecu

[Vwsteve76]

Yea i had thos problem on my VW Golf plus,it only done 17,000 miles lucky for me it got sorted on warrenty.

[Bobster-cyw]

Yep, happened to me too just last week, 3 year old Golf fsi, 11,000 on the clock. They said that it would have cost £1400 but again, fortunately, the car was under warranty.

As above I was suprised that a unit so expensive could go on a car with so few miles !!

[a5tra5]

Same happened to me had the code read and found out the ABS unit is kaput, £1068 for the unit then add on the labour and bam no spare cash for a while !!!!

[a5tra5]

Forgot to mention that the car is an '05 GTTdi with 62,000 on the clock.