2015 audi s3 water pump failed just after the warranty expired at 52k miles requiring $1500 in repairs. the water pump had been leaking through the weep hole for some time. leak was discovered while car was stationary in garage. i would expect more from a quality perspective from a luxury brand like audi. the mechanic that completed the repair specialized in audi and volkswagens and told me he replaces 2-3 water pumps a week on audi and volkswagen cars with this same engine. like i said, i would have expected better quality than a plastic water pump on a car like audi.