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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brakes Problems and Repair Histories

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 32 A4 / S4s, 4.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 3800 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi A4 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles

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2011 Audi A4 64 A4s, 10.1 months of data per A4, average 18200 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 35 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 18000 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 46 S4s, 10.3 months of data per S4, average 28800 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 69 A4s, 9.5 months of data per A4, average 31500 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 85 A4s, 9.3 months of data per A4, average 39500 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.59
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi A4 49 A4s, 8.8 months of data per A4, average 47400 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 10.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 40800 miles

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2007 Audi A4 57 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 57100 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   19 S4 / RS4s, 9.8 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 52800 miles

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2006 Audi A4 86 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 78900 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.90
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi S4 26 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 63700 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.73
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 10.3 months of data per A4, average 80200 miles

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2005 Audi S4   22 S4s, 8.3 months of data per S4, average 71700 miles

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2004 Audi A4 39 A4s, 8.7 months of data per A4, average 103500 miles

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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 27 S4s, 9.4 months of data per S4, average 81100 miles

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90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Audi A4 26 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 127400 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi A4 36 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 134900 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.100
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.5 months of data per S4, average 114300 miles

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2001 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 9.2 months of data per A4 / S4, average 130600 miles

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2000 Audi A4 / S4   18 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 139600 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 149800 miles

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 5000 0 Electro-mechanical Parking Brake failed. Warning light came on instrument panel, parking brake stopped working completely. A complete new electronic switch assembly was installed after they sent the failed switch to Germany for inspection. 
Mar 2013 15000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 0 Electronic parking brake episodically difficult to release. Problem fixed.  
Mar 2013 11000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 8000 0 TSB for brake squeal during light application of brakes during cold weather or when the brakes are still cool. Dealer replaced front rotors, pads and caliper slides. 
Dec 2012 15000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 8000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 11000 0 Car had multiple warning lights and went into "safe" mode. Car was towed. ABS pump replaced. ABS faults reset. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 19700 0 Had squealing brakes in temps under 40 degrees F. Found out there was a TSB for this and asked the dealer to perform the TSB on my car. Replaced pads rotors and caliper carriers ordered at last trip. 
Mar 2013 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 5000 0 Brakes were making a clunking noise when in use. All calipers and pad were replaced at 2000 miles. Had someone from Audi look at it. 
Apr 2010 14000 0 Car is still at the dealer. This seems to be a braking issue. But the dealer still can't pinpoint the cause and solution. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 3000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 17000 0 Traction control seems to set off ABS when going over select speed bumps, contrary to road conditions, occasionally causing temporary loss of control of vehicle. 
Jan 2010 19000 0 Same exact problem as previous trip; this time, technician from Audi of America looked at vehicle. Could not replicate problem, proclaimed the vehicle was operating within Audi specs and ordered the vehicle returned to me without repair. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 25000 170 Parking brake malfunction light on. Replaced parking brake module by dealer, part of original warranty. 
Dec 2011 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A4 in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 35000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 38000 0 Told that caliper gaskets failed and were causing a groaning when performing low speed turns 
Jul 2011 44000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 43000 0 Air in brake lines. Fluid drained and replaced. Problem remained. Brake booster and master cylinder were replaced. 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 25000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 34000 0 Brake warning light intermittant. 
Sep 2012 106000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 109000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 109000 0 ABS pump or monitor is faulty 

 

Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 7000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 71300 450 Master slave cylinder needed to be replaced 
Mar 2013 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 140000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 209000 1063 Rear brake lines replaced, brakes flushed. 

 

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2005.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 21000   First odometer entry
May 2013 46000 500 Rear brake lines perishing 

 

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2005.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 0 Brake lights would turn on spontaneously at night while the car was parked. Dealer replaced brake switch under warranty. 
Mar 2013 127000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 40000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 64000 100 electronic stability control fault light--repaired by replacing brake line. 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 77000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 95000 800 rear brakes 
Jun 2012 100000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi S4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 32000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 44000 800 Failed electrical connection in steering wheel led to traction control problem (system erroneously found car losing grip, leading to dangerous random overrides of driving inputs). Part replaced. 
Dec 2011 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

Audi S4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 55000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 70000 400 Sticky caliper and a worn bearing drivers side 
Mar 2013 88000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 59000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 67000 350 Brake fluid reservoir leaking at cap. Replaced cap and reservoir; flushed system. 
Apr 2011 74000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in Nebraska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 62000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 114000 900 ABS control module failed. Brake Light flashing in the dashboard. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 90000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 98000 240 Traction control light came on and dealer identified as brake light sensor being bad. Cruise control would work on and off. Brake light sensor replaced and originally installed incorrectly faulting the brake pressure sensor. Dealer fixed both issues 
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 34000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 39000 0 brake booster vacuum pump mechanical failure 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 82000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 87000 725 Flushed and bled brake fluid 
Jan 2011 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 73780   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 81220 100 ABS Control Module. Part ordered by warranty was used and ended up being defective. Second part on order. ABS, ESP and Brake lights all flash due to a communication problem with the module. Car still runs fine but it's annoying. Warranty refuses to buy new part. Keeps installing used parts. 3rd used module has been installed but the problem still exists. Faulty module means no ABS or traction control while driving. Problem ongoing for over a month. 
Sep 2010 81840 0 ABS control module replaced with new oem part. System recoded. 
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 67000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 99000 400 Parking brake cable seized. Replaced both cables. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced from dragging brakes. Replaces front brake rotors and pads due to rust on defective aftermarket rotor. 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 170000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 195000 600 Emergency Brake cable repaired 
Apr 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 106020   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 127720 160 Replaced seized rear brake rotors and pads 
Apr 2013 131440   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Audi A4 in Sweden
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 111600   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 124620 300 front brake hoses replaced 
Mar 2013 133920   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 60760   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 82460 800 Rear brake ABS sensor became loose due to rust & corrosion and both left & right had to be replaced.  
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 156000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 187000 20 Brake pad light was illuminated although brake pads are not in need of replacing. Sensor wiring is damaged in wheel well. Circuit jumped to remove warning light. 
Mar 2013 189000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 103000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 104000 300 ABS and ESP light appeared - signaling a bad brake system sensor switch, which deactivated the ABS/ESP system. Seems fine now. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 154000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 155000 900 Brake hoses cracked. 
Mar 2013 165000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 133000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 135700 130 Vehicle speed sensor failed 
Mar 2012 137000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 143000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 144000 100 Brake lines were cracking, needed replaced. 
Mar 2013 149000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 235000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 243000 250 Rear brake caliper replacement - leaking 
Jun 2011 249000 225 Rear brake caliper replacement (the other side!) - leaking 
Mar 2013 294000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 125000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 153000 800 rear calipers frozen effecting emergency brake. had to replace pads, caliphers and rotors 
Mar 2013 173000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 39680   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 71300 1500 Rear brake - rotors, pads and calipers. Oil change. 
Oct 2011 71300 230 ABS module failed. Owner removed module, sent to Module Master to repair. Received 2 weeks later and successfully reinstalled repaired module. 
Mar 2013 77500   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 71000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 71000 0 rear calipers frozen on slides. rear brakes inop. 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 125000   First odometer entry
May 2011 127000 180 Left front Brake caliper seized. Replace both front calipers and intalled new pads. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 164300   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 166780 1700 ABS light comes on once in a while and the brake light blinks at the same time. Shop told me that the brakes are working fine but the communication problem between the ABS system and the computer module causes the lights to come on. 
Mar 2013 187240   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 67000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 77000 200 abs control module 
May 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 104000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 122000 50 ABS module failure. Fixed after module was sent out for repair. 
Mar 2013 139000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999.5 Audi A4 / S4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 166000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 167000 250 caliper carrier, the moving or "floating" hardware has completely corroded and no longer move at all will need to replace to avoid irregular, or exagerated? wear on the pads. this is on the rear right side 
Apr 2012 168000 60 carrier pin seized in housing. boot was worn and let brake dust inside housing. i broke the pin loose. sanded it clean. used silicone based antisieze (to all 4 pins; 2 per side) and replaced all 4 boots. Kit included boots,bolts 

 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 77000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 84000 500 ABS and light intermittently on. 
Mar 2012 86000 1000 ABS light would turn on randomly while driving. ABS control system replaced. 
Sep 2012 86000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 124000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 156000 80 Sticking brake caliper 
Jan 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998.5 Audi A4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 159000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 165000 0 ABS computer broken at about 150,000 and has to be replaced, so I just asked to disconnect it in the dealership. 4000+ repair in the year before. 

 

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 90000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 99000 650 Replaced master cylinder, front rotors and pads 
Oct 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 145000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 167000 500 Brake light stayed on after E-brake released. Needed adjusted (so said the shop). 
Mar 2013 187000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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