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Expensive Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 127 repairs.
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Audi TT repair cost distribution

$2500+ (19%)

$1000 - $2499 (81%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 360hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

80000 mi

US $1200
Replace two pressure switches and reload R134A. Unsure of final fix, next shop trip is 1August. 

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2012 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

60000 mi

US $12000
complete engine replacement 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

87100 mi

US $1100
Replacement of coolant temperature sensor and thermostat 
89100 mi

US $690
Replaced both front strut mounts 
106000 mi

US $1120
Replacement of right front strut 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

47300 mi

US $700
Leaking Windshield Seal 
54000 mi

US $900
Check engine light on. Replaced THERMOSTAT and COOLANT TEMP SENSOR 
67000 mi

US $1000
Driver side automatic window stuck open. Replaced the window motor and regulator. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

39000 mi

US $1100
broken spring in front suspension. Needed both changed. 
42300 mi

US $800
Drivers side window stopped going up all the way 
44100 mi

US $500
Shorted ignition switch causing issues with radio function as an initial symptom 
48000 mi

US $250
Damaged self leveling sensor Exhaust leak.. sleeve replaced !! 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

59000 mi

US $2000
Pads, rotors, and brake lines all around. 
64000 mi

US $100
Added ground to rear tail light assembly, known to fail and give light out message on dashboard due to factory ground is not sufficient. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

99200 mi

C $1800
Wiring harness that connects the license plate lights and trunk release had three areas of damage (short and or open) from the trunk lid to the driver's side door. At the boot that exits the trunk lid, under the driver's seat and in the driver's door. 
101680 mi

C $500
Convertible top motor stopped working. Wire corrosion on main DC wires to motor. Wires replaced 
136400 mi

C $700
Driver's side electric window regulator steel cable completely corroded (1 strand left and the other strands were jamming the mechanism i.e. window got stuck!). Ordered part & replaced myself. At same time ordered passenger side regulator (still to be installed) 
142600 mi

C $300
all 6 CV joint bolts front passenger side were loose & one was completely off. The local mechanic has rarely ever seen this. I suspect that when I had the boots replaced 18 months ago (by another so-called Audi expert) the tech did not use lock-tite on the bolts (and my mechanic concurs). ESP fault and check engine light. Mass air flow sensor cleaned by local garage. Runs great and no issues after two days. Shop will verify codes for free if check engine light returns. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

95000 mi

US $1300
Thermostat failed. $100 part and $890 in labor to replace it. Oil leak at cylinder gasket discovered at 95,000 mile service. 
90700 mi

US $258
Cable that operates the driver's side power window broke. 
104000 mi

US $2090
High pressure fuel pump failure. Contaminated non-ethanol gas caused the high pressure fuel pump to fail prematurely. The cam follower, camshaft and regular fuel pump had to be replaced as well. 
120000 mi

US $250
Power window lift, passenger side. 
123000 mi

US $1340
Replace a/c compressor that was growling. 
124000 mi

US $135
Rear fender mounted brake light bar replaced. 
125100 mi

US $150
Steering wheel mounted shift control switch. 
130000 mi

US $1360
Gas cap and trunk button wouldnt work Replaced water pump not working maintenance new timing belt 4 ignition coil. 
19700 mi

US $1200
A/C compressor replaced A/C compressor replaced 
62000 mi

US $336
Bulb out warning on dash. Replaced 8J0-945-258 Bulb Holder, 1J0-973-733 Housing, 000-979-133-e Wire Set Fault code P0299: Replaced 06H-145-710D Turbo Diverter Valve 
94000 mi

US $1656
Replace starter Replace battery Replace turbo diverter valve 
1085653 mi

US $1134
Replaced Timing Balt and Water Pump 
117000 mi

US $369
Oil sensor and wiring replaced. Left CV Boot replaced 
67500 mi

US $1300
Passenger window motor replaced 
81000 mi

US $899
Thermostat sticking. Thermostat and coolant temp sensor replaced 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

24000 mi

US $2800
Replaced ABS pump. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

12000 mi

US $2000
The convertible roof. It was the 4th time I'd had an issue with it, each time was a different component. Bluetooth not working. Thought it was because I got a new phone, but they said there was an internal short and the entire module had to be replaced. 
55800 mi

US $450
Ipod dock shorted out and needs to be replaced. 
58000 mi

US $200
Convertible top flap motors had to be replaced 
65500 mi

US $200
sensor for turn signal and rear light 
71000 mi

US $550
The driver's door would not open from inside the vehicle. 
74300 mi

US $400
Replaced passenger side front door speaker 
91000 mi

US $434
Replace left and right sway bar links 
93000 mi

US $660
Had to replace the convertible top flap motors. 
100000 mi

US $1200
Replace all 4 tire pressure monitoring sensors 
108000 mi

US $650
Replace high pressure fuel pump 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

51760 mi

C $700
Convertible top flap motors 
53820 mi

C $6500
Serpentine belt tensioner seized, shredded belt, engine overheated, cylinder head damaged 
16000 mi

US $33000
previous owner had top motor repaired under warranty 
62000 mi

US $1400
belt tensioner and pulley failure caused engine overheat, and engine stalling 
70000 mi

US $180
Indie changed 4wd haldex oil, since then, there is chattering in steering esp. At low speed. 
72000 mi

US $3000
replaced steering column and reflash ecu replaced steering column and reflash ecu 
46000 mi

US $300
Driver side speaker was not working so I scheduled a repair. During the repair the shop updated the transmission software. 
68900 mi

US $1100
convertible flap motors failed 
73100 mi

US $800
Paddle shifter assembly was not functioning properly and was replaced 
88000 mi

US $178
roof flap motors failed for the second time. The flap covers fit the area where the roof frame goes folds in to the retracted position. 

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2004 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

96000 mi

US $2000
don't remember. 
60000 mi

US $3000
Electronic solenoid in the DSG/mechatronic unit failed. Replacement has to be built up for the car at the factory. Error code was P0746/17130. Pressure solenoid #1 open/shorted to ground. 

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2003 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

57000 mi

US $1100
Timing belt/tensioner replaced. 
52500 mi

US $1025
Water pump replacement, timing belt & tensioner 

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2002 Audi TT

Engine not specified

81000 mi

US $1200
Shifter cables and 80000 service 
82000 mi

US $696
Shocks, struts and rubber boots 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

146000 mi

US $1000
Replaced downpipe and vacuum hoses 
94000 mi

US $2500
Struts had to be replaced, one was torn 
94000 mi

US $300
vacuum hose cracked, part had to be ordered and replaced 
98000 mi

US $800
Fuse panel on top of battery failing, had to be replaced. 
102000 mi

US $180
Key will turn over but car won't start, usually will on the second or third try. There is a flashing key symbol on the dash when it won't start, but since it doesn't happen every time the car starts the mechanic wasn't able to replica 
114300 mi

US $500
Ignition coil was failing, had to be replaced, caused car to not start occasionally. 
108300 mi

US $1900
Main cooling fan not working, had to be replaced, caused engine overheating Charging to only 9 volts, sluggish starting 
110500 mi

US $1000
Headlight washer fluid was leaking, pump needed to be replaced. Upstream oxygen sensor failing, caused engine light to turn on. 
119200 mi

US $150
Changed spark plugs, the threads broke off one and had to be removed with a screw extractor. Engine had been noticeably misfiring and at least one of the spark plug gaps was measured as twice as large as in the new spark plugs. PCV hose cracked, was cut out and cracked section replaced 
131200 mi

US $180
Evap system throwing annoying fault giving check-engine light 
133000 mi

US $420
Same annoying fault. Turned out to be a valve that required removing the fuel tank. 
136200 mi

US $1250
Check engine light - minor evap leak again -finally at the dealer and they replaced the pump. Seems to be finally fixed after 4 years 
40000 mi

US $2000
Change timing belt, repair leak around the camshaft sealing 
86000 mi

US $900
Glove box was replaced; the entire exterior latch completely broke off and they couldn't just replace the latch - the glove box had to be replaced. Box could have been just forced open instead, but would have left a non-working eyesore. 
91000 mi

US $675
Tie rod ends seized; replaced tie rod ends Internal CV boot cracked & leaking; inner and outer CV boot replaced Valve gasket cover and half moon gasket cracked; replaced 
93000 mi

US $1819
Secondary air pump replaced, as well as secondary air valve which had frozen open and was causing premature failures of multiple secondary air pumps. Dome light assembly, wire broken in headliner Passenger window doesn't crack when door opened and then close after door is shut. Oil cooler hoses, o-ring leaking (leaking oil) 
94000 mi

US $1082
Shift linkage was adjusted; transmission would not go into 1st gear most of the time. Burnt fuse block - fuse block replaced. Car was overheating intermittently at idle (for longer periods); A/C was not cooling. Crankshaft position sensor failed; replaced sensor and ECM relays 
98000 mi

US $1012
Replace AC compressor 
98000 mi

US $261
Replaced faulty ECM relay Replaced clutch safety switch - precautionary (as a result of warning message that clutch was not pushed in all the way) 
98000 mi

US $450
Cam/Crank Angle Sensor replaced Manual shifter bushings replaced replace headliner Recondition headlights - cosmetic, but also very dim due to scratches, etc. 
150000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust leak in down pipe. Replaced 
80000 mi

US $1500
After run coolant pump and control module needed replacement 
90400 mi

US $4000
Transmission failed. Replaced with a used one. Also, replaced clutch. 
92000 mi

US $1200
Vacuum leak under intake manifold 3 wheel barings Misfires under high boost. spark plugs replaced, but still present Locks / hatch not functioning with key fob 
92800 mi

US $150
Replaced coil packs to eliminate misfire 
105000 mi

US $800
Noticed a boost leak, shop smoke tested it and found one. Replaced a whole bunch of vacuum lines and called it good. But I still have a leak present. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

69000 mi

US $2700
Dual mass flywheel failure 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

129100 mi

US $325
Torn CV boot. Replaced CV boot. Bolts broke during removal of the hub due to age and rust. All bolts replaced for hub. 
137000 mi

US $1500
Rear springs broken. Rear springs were replaced 
118000 mi

US $1200
Interference Engine, timing belt broke, Pistons slapped valves. Valve train taken to machine shop and remachined with new valves. New head gasket and belts and seals. Dealership paid for labor since problem happened hours after purchased. 
93000 mi

US $1000
replaced front axles  and lower control arms with ball joints. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

50000 mi

US $2800
Alternator broke. Replaced alternator and battery.  Replaced front bushings. 
54000 mi

US $1200
sway bar broken  

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

90000 mi

US $1700
Water pump quit working. Got water pump replaced, new timing belt at the same time. 
108000 mi

US $330
charged AC, worked for a day. then took it back and had to replace compressor and fan. Then had all sorts of other problems pop up... Fuse block and harness replaced, with alternator Driver side window motor replaced at cost to owner of $330 
114000 mi

US $500
Replaced all spark plugs and all coils due to pre-ignition. 
125500 mi

US $100
4th time in 4 years trying to get AC fixed. $2000 so far. Dealership replaced a switch and covered the labor. 
95200 mi

US $1400
Both Rear shocks had blown and were replaced with a coilover suspension. 
98200 mi

US $200
New suspension bushings 
96000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt service. New gaskets. New motor mounts. 
130000 mi

US $750
Leaking rubber brake line, replaced all 4 corners. Tie rod end going bad, replaced entire tie rod assembly including both ends. Drivers side. 
131000 mi

US $1000
Temperature sensor housing cracked causing antifreeze leak. Rear wheel bearings also replaced. 
184000 mi

US $1000
leaking steering rack. 
89000 mi

US $2900
Clutch was shot, as was flywheel. Converted dual-mass flywheel to single mass and replaced clutch. 
89000 mi

US $900
Front sway bar linkage was rattling over bumps;  replaced torn CV boots (inner & outer). 
134000 mi

US $700
Oil leak at timing belt pulley dripped on coolant flange causing it to crack. Leaking small amount of oil and coolant. Replace variable camshaft timing belt housing gasket and tension cover gasket kit. Replace coolant flange at rear of cylinder head.  
145000 mi

US $425
Ignition coil pack for cylinder three failed. Had all four coil packs replaced. 
148000 mi

US $548
Oil cooler was leaking due to abrasion from an adjoining part. Replaced. Minor leaking stopped. 
154000 mi

US $920
Coolant flange replaced under warranty. Oil change. Oil pan drain hole stripped. Insert placed. Replace molded plastic tube from suction jet to intake manifold. Replace suction jet and one way check valve with three way splitter.  
155000 mi

US $372
Serpentine belt pulley tore off engine. Pulley and belt had to be replaced 
161000 mi

US $900
Transmission seals leaking.  Windshield washer reservoirs leaking. 
163000 mi

US $2000
Replaced front sway bar bushings. Replaced front struts. Replaced front control arm bushings. Replaced rear stabilizer links. 
165000 mi

US $2000
Replace alternator. Broken bolt at main #1 bearing at crankshaft. Replace all bolts for main caps. Replace oil pump. Replace main #1 bearing. 
142000 mi

US $400
Replace front left outer axle shaft boot (CV boot) 
176300 mi

US $1800
Replace electronic Haldex controller 
231450 mi

US $470
Control arm bent 15-20 degrees, Bilstein shock internally ruptured. Might have been a rock run over on a dirt road at 20-25 mph, but tire and wheel were okay. 
136000 mi

US $1300
Vacuum leak searching, led to booster hose but in the interim replaced TIP, MAF & housing. Entire refresh of bushings, tie rod ends, etc etc - basically everything other than front subframe. Done free to make up for mistakes in vacuum leak search. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

59520 mi

C $130
The alternator cable overheated due to loose connection, overheating the junction and damaging main fuse panel in battery compartment. Dealer estimated $2000 saying harness had melted. I refused repair. I replaced the fuse panel with a new part and a new crimp connector was installed on the alternator cable. 
60760 mi

C $800
Timing belt service consisting of timing belt, tensioner, roller water pump and ribbed accessory belt. Timing belt was starting to show visible signs of age (surface cracks). 
66640 mi

C $120
CEL light appeared on dash. "combi valve", failed to close properly. Untreated this would cause exhaust gas condensation in the secondary air pump leading to failure of that emission control device 
77500 mi

C $1250
CV boot damaged, replaced with new right front axle Break in left front coil spring, resulting from seized bearing in left strut mount. Replaced left and right coil springs and both strut mounts . Also replaced left and right struts because labor is no aded cost. 
87000 mi

US $1000
Engine idle sensor failed. Replaced throttle body and air flow sensor. 
89000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator. During work, discovered a cracked EGR tube, which was replaced 2 days later. Replaced EGR tube. 
99300 mi

US $1600
Replaced compressor, expansion valve & evaporator. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

85200 mi

US $975
Replaced pass side cv joint 
88000 mi

US $1200
TC light on. Gave garage a list of items to work on. Small leak on termostat housing. Replaced broken oil stick tube. 
60000 mi

US $1200
Timing belt tensioner failed. Damage valves as a result. Replaced belt, tensioner, 8 exhaust valves, water pump, serpentine belt and its tensioner. 
100000 mi

US $3000
Turbo needed to be replaced 
106400 mi

US $250
CV boots- all on front and outer driver rear 
33000 mi

US $1350
Rear window on convertible top fell out. Began with small area of delamination from canvas and was totally unglued within 3 days. No way to readhere glass - had to buy new top. 
35000 mi

US $1200
Fuel pump failed - car would not start. 
44600 mi

US $360
CEL came on. Put on scope revealed lean mixture - traced to cracked and leaking intake line 
26000 mi

US $200
Check engine light is on stating that fuel air mixture is lean. Master cylinder not maintaining vacuum. Replaced. Coolant sensor going off semi-regularly despite coolant level and temperature being within normal levels. The shop replaced the coolant reservoir and sensor. 
31000 mi

US $1103
Airbag control module failed & replaced. convertible top sensor malfunctioning, which keeps the windows from closing all the way. 
33000 mi

US $432
Convertible top open/closed sensor broken. 
33814 mi

US $1263
Alternator failed and was replaced. Instrument cluster failed (incorrect gauges & unreadable display). Full cluster removed & repaird 
36000 mi

US $571
High pressure valve failed, causing all fluid to escape. Switch replaced, system recharged. 
107200 mi

US $167
I previously reported a hard starting problem, and the dealer oudn't determine the cause. The problem continued and after reserching on-line it appeared he coolant temperature sensor was the culprit. It was. The dealer replaced and all is w. 
108200 mi

US $100
Previous owner installe aftermarket end links and the studs were not long enough to ompletely thread the nut. Nut tended to work loose. Also, had a clunking noise in front end. Replaced both end links with Audi OEM parts. I think it's fixed. 
110000 mi

US $1750
Repaired coolant leak. Believe it was at/near thermostat. Repaired oil leak...replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced tie rods and lower ball joints. 
111000 mi

US $323
Continued to have oil leak. Entire drain pan was replaced because the drain plug was stripped. 
75000 mi

US $2600
Timing belt tensioner failed at 74500 miles resulting in slipped belt and crashed valves. Mechanic repaired head and did the rest of the normal timing belt service as well. Mechanic noticed that a vacuum hose harness had become brittle and cracked and so replaced it. Plastic funnel that holds the dipstick had become brittle and broken. 
77200 mi

US $700
Intermittent noise was diagnosed as worn front axles and bearings. These were replaced. (This also then required a front-end alignment and so the garage aligned front and back.) 
71700 mi

US $1634
Clutch slave cylinder. 
80000 mi

US $450
Air conditioning problems. Replaced auxiliary fan assembly.  
88800 mi

US $300
Alternator replacement. 
93000 mi

US $210
Coolant leak due to cracked coolant flange. 
44500 mi

US $1300
Replaced front strut mounts that were collapsed 
46200 mi

US $1400
Replaced convertible top after rear window fell out. No mechanical issues with convertible mechanisms. 
49000 mi

US $2100
left side outer CV boot torn at inner clamp and slowing grease. Removed and reinstalled outer cv joint, cleaned and regressed joint after replacing the outer cv boot and clamps Camshaft chain tensioner gasket leaking. Removed and replaced valve cover and replaced camshaft tensioner gasket set Lower power steering pressure hose union to rack was dripping fluid and power steering reservoir was at minimum level. Removed and replaced power steering pressure hose, bleed system and replenished fluid. Fuel filter and engine hoses old and fraying. Fuel filter, engine vacuum hose and solenoids below intake replaced 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62547 mi

US $2467
O2 sensors failed. They were replaced. Power steering pressure sensor leaking. It was replaced. Corrosion of electrical contacts on left taillight, Connector replaced. Repair connector for left stop lamp. Replace leaking power steering pressure sensor. Replace engine temperature sensor. Replace thermostat. Replace front and rear O2 sensors. Replace rear-view mirror. 
74350 mi

US $4184
Alternator failure.  Also, power steering pump was failing. Also, a small coolant leak at head. Also, decided to do the timing belt service and all related items, water pump, serpentine belts, all idlers and required seals. Replace alternator, power steering pump, thermostat, water pump, motor mount, serpentine belt, timing belt, idlers and seals. 
78000 mi

US $1052
Convertible top leaked and ruined one of the control modules. 
29000 mi

US $230
I broke the mirror adjustment switch when I leaned on it. Dealer replaced it. Part is too fragile for it's use! Cost me $130 for the part and $55 to install it. Passenger window suddenly stopped operating. Dealer said that the computer that constrols the windows needed some re-programming. Cost $50 to reprogram. 
35000 mi

US $1500
Convertable top needed to be replaced due to failure of the seal holding the rear window in place. Two different shops recommended that top needed to be replaced as window could not re-installed in old top. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

163300 mi

US $200
Ignition coil pack 
171700 mi

US $2000
The sway bar had to be replaced entirely. 
180000 mi

US $1200
Fuel pump needed to be replaced. 

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2000.5 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

102300 mi

A $230
coil pack replacement 
116560 mi

A $1250
Fuel pump failure 

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2000 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

130500 mi

US $1201
Coil Pack on C4 needed replacing. While there, replaced alternator (NOT related to CP failure: dealer tech had sheared a bolt), and did som PM. 
133500 mi

US $810
Replaced compressor, dryer, and expansion valve complex. 
152000 mi

US $2000
Cam belt tensioner filed. Replaced cam belt, tensioner. also o2 sensor and tuneup 

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