Audi Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Audi in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $120-$240 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $150-$450 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $195-$562 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $200-$400 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $200-$500 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $225-$600 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $225-$450 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $225-$600 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $300-$750 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $300-$900 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $450-$1050 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $450-$1080 |
| Radiator Replacement | $450-$1350 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $487-$787 |
| Alternator Replacement | $600-$1350 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $600-$1200 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $750-$1050 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $900-$1800 |
| Clutch Replacement | $1200-$2250 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $2250-$4500 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $2800-$5000 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $3000-$7500 |
Common Repairs for Audi
Mechanic's Verdict: Audi
EA888 oil consumption is the #1 used-Audi red flag — check the service record for "oil top-up between services". The DSG mechatronic unit is the biggest single repair bill you face ($2.5-4.5k).
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Audi ownership & common problems
What is Audi's warranty in Australia?
5 years / unlimited km from the factory. Like all European brands, the real cost shock comes after warranty: Audi engine bays are cramped, so labour times multiply — a job that takes 1 hour on a Japanese car often takes 3-4 hours on an Audi, sometimes requiring the engine to be lifted.
How much does Audi service cost?
At an independent Euro specialist: $400-$900 per year. At an Audi dealer, roughly double that. The S-Tronic / DSG gearbox service every 60,000 km is an additional $550-$1,100 and is non-negotiable — skip it and the mechatronic unit fails.
What are the most common Audi repairs?
The EA888 2.0 TFSI engine's oil consumption (PCV valve + piston ring defect) and thermostat/water-pump assembly leaks are the highest-frequency repairs — more common than the often-cited EGR cooler. DSG mechatronic failure is the biggest single bill ($2,500-$4,500). The 2.0 TDI EGR cooler and timing-chain tensioner on older engines round out the list.