To say they are full of $ hit may be too kind. That is not why it failed. Service people....geez
I have had two early vin cars blow transmissions by 40k. My late vin car is perfect to this day.
Late vin cars can last to 120k even with a tune. We are searching for the point in time where a update was made. Audi wont speak for obvious reasons. 1200 RS6 owners beating down doors. Lol