On my 225 S-Line...

139,000 - Replaced Alternator & Belt with BOSCH exchange unit from ECP
143,500 - Replaced CV Boots and Fuel Pump (luckily I got into South Mimms Services as it coughed its way up the slip road !!)
143,500 - Replaced Passenger Side Window Motor
143,500 - Replaced Drivers Side Window Switch Pack, Lifter Mech., Motor and New Door Locks as all the electronics were shot

Fingers crossed for nothing else anytime soon !!

 

2003 3.2 Update.....

@83K
Alternator
@93k
Steering Rod
@106K
All shocks, springs, steering arm and bushes
@108K
Both fans and a run on pump.....

 

See people are still adding to this post- any update coming soon on the overall stats?

 

Clutch pedal: 98,000 miles.

Wiring to coil pack failed at 60,000 miles.

 

No idea if this is still being used but just in case,
2001, 180, 6 speed. Detailed history only from 55,000mls 2007-present 87,000.

55,800 - Cam belt, Water pump, Pulley belt (assume failed water pump?)
61,600 - Rear brake discs
66,000 - Front Springs
69,800 - Front brake discs
71,400 - Hazard light switch, Catalyst Heat Shield
71,900 - Alarm Siren. Battery
72,800 - Dual mass flywheel. Clutch, Bearing, Rear Springs, Front large bushes?
74,800 - Front ARB bushes
80,900 - Rear ABS Sensors, NS rear wheel bearing
81,200 - Battery, front ABS sensor
83,400 - Rear brake discs
83,400 - Drivers door microswitch
83,400 - Electrical Fault on Dash Repair
84,000 - Mileage somewhere around 84k. Power steering fluid cooler pipe corroded and dumped all fluid, part replaced from breakers.
84,900 - Coil pack failure replaced one and plugs.
86,000 - Coil pack failure. Replaced remaining 3 as 1 replaced recently, OBD also showed an intermittent misfire on 2 other cylinders. One coil pack had failed. Intermittent miss traced to wires on top of head to all 4 coil packs had insulation that had begun to crack/breakdown - temporary but sound repair with insulation tape, ended up left as a permanent repair until it rears its head again or I feel like obtaining new stealer part or splicing new wires in, but I am loathed to cut any wire that is serviceable and just needs adequate insulation (silly and lazy, some may say, I say if it ain't broke, don't fix it!)
87,900 - Four wheel alignment on Hunter Alignment System carried out, yesterday, not pushed it yet, but first impression is it was worth the £72 which found excessive toe in on rear nearside and front offside. Front sorted but rear still just outside recommended as without removing the rear arms and cleaning the slots out/ replacing bushes it wasn't going to get there.

 

Thermostat 65,000.

 

Turbo broke up at 83000. Why?????????????? still being repaired. iNTERCOOLERS full of bits so 2nd hand ones being fitted!
Already replaced clutch, flywheel, master cyl x 3 ! Slave cylinder, 2 rear springs ?(fronts plus one rear already done when I bought the car at 63k) cam belt. water pump (kit - in case) hazard switch, clutch pedal switch, headlamp washers, thermostat, dipstick pipe !! (why make them out of plastic??) ARB bushes............
With turbo job will have spent as much as I paid for the car.
NEVER had a car cost me so much. And it was low mileage!

 

Clutch at 159700. No idea whether it's been done before as the early history for my car is missing.

 

2005 base 180T auto, 82K miles, just bought used in December. Took it to my local indy shop for the look over, this was the laundry list:

-Both front CV boots replace
-Leak in P/S line, power steering pressure hose replace (ouch)
-Leaking transmission pan: sealed leak, replaced gasket, flush/refill trans fluid (also ouch)
-Replace failing hood struts
-Major interval service (75K apparently wasn't done by previous owner): plugs, flush/refill every fluid and replace every filter

All to the tune of nearly $3K US. DRL is out on the passenger's side, need to replace entire headlight assembly to fix, $900 part so leaving it for now (not required in the US).

Engine/belts/brakes/tires all fine...tech said he thought the car had actually been reasonably well taken care of but had probably been sitting for a while before I bought it.

Hopefully the next thing I need to take it in for is an oil change at 86K :-|

 

Aircon filter/drier thing needs changing every 5 years. It collects debris and moisture which can ruin your aircon compressor. Ask me how I know... It was never done on mine.

Audi don't include it in their service schedule. Updated part is 1J0820191A and you need to also replace 2 o-rings 8e0260749 and lubricate with aircon oil. Parts are cheap but work isn't. It's very difficult to access so you need to remove bumper and of course the work requires emptying and regassing the aircon system...

And I'm also probably the only one to have changed clutch/dmf/pedal full set in 200.000 km. It was still working but almost no material left...

 

Aircon filter/drier thing needs changing every 5 years. It collects debris and moisture which can ruin your aircon compressor. Ask me how I know... It was never done on mine.

The dryer function can be restored with a double evacuation and the filter will only have an issue if the refrigerant being charged (filled) is contaminated or the system has been broken into (new compressor, hose or some such) and again contaminated. The O rings are not lifed (probabaly should be).

The filter/dryer would normally be replaced if the compressor, hose, condenser, evaporator (common) or expansion device are replaced as good practice.

Where did the 5 year figure come from?

 

Where did the 5 year figure come from?

From an experienced aircon service guy and blogger. Mine was also rusty and rotted (sorry no pics) and probably the reason why my compressor seized. It is logical that after some time these will stop trapping moisture...

Also in some countries aircon is used quite a lot more than the UK

 

TT 180 Q. 2001. On 77,750m to date

New alternator 77,500, new front and rear discs and pads 77,000 m, latest replacements. 16.5 years old.
Previously done= All At 52,000 / 10 years old , All front and rear bushes, front anti-roll bar, rear springs, rear shocks, water pump, cam belt kit , aux belt, thermostat, coil packs free recall, dash pod free recall, w/washer bottle pump , front cv boot,
Top mount strut , that is about it, on top of normal service items.

Still going well are clutch and exhaust to date ....fingers crossed lol :roll: hope the above info help new buyers out there 8)

 

Nice posting, but the information dates way back...Did this 'spreadsheet' of failures vs mileage ever get sorted and published? Seems easy enough to read through the posts and create - wondering if such a thingy was built by the original poster? Or even for the MkII's? It'd be good information for buying, selling and haggling.

 

2005 MK1 starter motor (solenoid) failed at approx 188000 miles.

 

Alternator wouldn't charge the battery, replaced just the relay part with blue bosch part. Easy DIY.
122,000 miles

 

Dump valve at approximately 190000 miles.

 

Owned my 3.2V Roadster for about 5 years now, only done 60,000 but some nice chap has recently put a nice dent in my door..
50000 Alternator
55000 ABS Control Module
60000 - Dashpod central LCD starting to go.. getting challenging to read any messages

 

Year - 2001
Model - 225
Mileage - 99k

Failure: Gearbox (1st and 2nd Shift fork snap-off)

 

99k Washer jet pump (main) - Alien washer still working

 

Just failed at 46,686 miles on a 2001 TT 1.8T 225 coupe:

- Washer pumps for wipers and headlights;
- alternator

 

1998 180fwd

121 000 - piston ring, complete engine crash
123 000 - window washer pump
123 000 - thermostat
125 000 - longitudinal ESP sensor

 

Surprised that nobody has mentioned the PCV hose, that was a royal PITA to deal with. Do yourself a favor and upgrade to 034's silicone kit.

Also, coolant temp flange leaks, upgraded to cast aluminum housing, no problems after that.

Thermostat housing leaks, upgraded also to cast aluminum housing.

 

Hey guys..

New owner but all ready thinking I have made a bad move.

84000 miles and both Pre and Post cat O2 Sensors have been replaced

 

Year - 2001
Model - 225
Mileage - 99k

Failure: Gearbox (1st and 2nd Shift fork snap-off)