2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2007

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (2%)

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (35%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

54865 mi

US $700
The CV Joint was cracked it was found by tech during and inspection 
73465 mi

US $85
The CV boot was torn. Replaced under warranty. 
97400 mi

US $765
CV boot cracked, 265 Right axle cracked, possibly missed in December, 500 
101000 mi

US $2300
Fly wheel failure 
149000 mi

US $600
Leaking clutch slave cylinder. Went ahead and replaced all clutch components. 
66340 mi Axle diff oil leaking on LHS rear inner CV boot or diff seal. 
102300 mi

A $195
Front left CV joint boot cracked and leaking grease on wheel 
46600 mi

US $350
tear in CV boot 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

88660 mi S-Tronic gearbox smoothness on take-off in 1st gear or reverse deteriorated over time. Car would jerk/hesitate/jerk when taking off for the first time (forward or reverse). Mechanical adjustments were made and the problem is resolved. 
44200 mi Torn CV boot detected during routine maintenance; parts ordered - to be replaced this week. Installed new CV boot. 
137740 mi Replaced torn CV boot 
73300 mi

US $900
Engine mount bolts were left loose following timing belt change, engine dropped causing damage to several parts. Replaced cracked CV boots and a vacuum line while it was at the shop. 
100000 mi

US $725
Replace split front outer CV boots. 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

69000 mi ABS light came up. Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement. Repair covered under Audi S Tronic Ext 10/100,000 Recall. 
70700 mi

US $1900
Flywheel (DMF) developed loud rattle. Car had bad vibration. Flywheel was found to be out of tolerance and was replaced. Elected to do DSG service early while the car was in the shop. 
83000 mi

US $970
CV boots replaced in front. 
59000 mi

US $1728
2 front boots replaced 
67000 mi

US $475
CV inner boots 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Transmission Problems

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