Thought as much myself then had brand new conti's fitted. Still spinning. Someone mentioned a recall a couple of years ago on the abs pumps for the s3/rs3 08on. Any ideas?
These are the update codes for the 8P RS3 that I know of; check that your car has had the 39E1 (#2) update - any Audi Dealer Service Dept should be able to advise of ALL updates applied to your car:
1) The ECU:
Update-Code (nur Motorsteuerung): SVM 01A098
Update-Code (inkl. DSG-Update): SVM 02A039
Update-Version: 1717 (mit Nr 2029582/2)
State: confirmed
Released: Juli 2012
Vehicules: all RS3
Countires: all
Description: Problem with the engine chain sound max rev in 2nd gear
2) Haldex:
Update-Code: 39E1
State:confirmed
Released:22. April 2013
Vehicules: RS3 R5250
Countires:all
Description:LC
3) Brakes (1):
Update-Code: 46F8
State: confirmed
Released: 26. Juli 2012
Vehicules: RS3 R5250 DSG, MJ <= 2012
Countires: all
Description: exchange of the front opening right for more air flow to the brakes
4) Brakes (2):
Update-Code: 661G
State: confirmed
Released: 26. Juli 2012
Vehicules: RS3 R5250 DSG, MJ <= 2012
Countires: all
Description: exchange of the front opening left for more air flow to the brakes
5) Brakes (3):
Update-Code: 47i6
State: confirmed
Released: 2. April 2013
Vehicules: RS3 und TTRS, alle MJ
Countires: all
Description: on complaint
a) brake caliper and pads: 8P0 698 996
b) brake disks: 8P0 615 301 B
6) Fuel pump:
Update-Code: 20T9
State: confirmed
Released: 23. November 2012
Vehicules: particular RS3
Countires: all
Description: particular fuel pumps can reach diagnostic level of voltage
7) Steering
Update-Code: 48J6
State: confirmed
Released: 24. Februar 2012
Vehicules: particular MJ 2012
Countires: all
Description: checksum error
8) Radio/Navigation (1)
Update-Code: unknown
State: confirmed
Released: ca. Q1/2012
Vehicules: RS3 with Bose
Countires: all
Description: exchange of the noise mic of the BOSE system
9) Radio/Navigation (2)
Update-Code: unknown
State: confirmed
Vehicules: RS3 with RNS-E
Countires: unknown
Description: generic update
10) Carnetwork????:
Update-Code: TPI 2029738
State: confirmed
Released: ca. Q1/2012
Vehicules: all RS3
Countires: all
Description: unable to code LED licence plate lights, netion problem with back window cleaner
11) Interieur
Update-Code: 2029184/1 (ELSA-Suche,
Titel: Recarositzkonsole)
Status: confirmed
Erschienen: ca. Q1/2012
Fahrzeuge: RS3 MJ 2011 & 2012 Sport seats
Länder: all
Beschreibung: removes the noise of the co-driver seat