Audi TT convertible 2012 1.8 tfsi ...How long would you expect new Audi replaced third central brake light on tailgate to last ??? 

Hello Christina,

Can we take it this has failed within the year's warranty, or has it been fitted longer than this? 

Kind regards,

Gareth.

Had it replaced new about 2 yrs ago st vw Audi Taunton as failed you wouldn’t expect to be replacing this every 2/3 years only 2012 car !!! 

Many of these lights (from different car manufacturers) are simple LED strips, and the fine links connecting the individual elements are quite flimsy and can suffer from corrosion, and one link can break and the light then doesn’t work at all. 

It might be worth checking that there hasn’t been any water/moisture ingress - which would be a definite aggravator. 

LEDs are fine, but the quoted life expectancy can be way out. Just as a comparison, I renewed all my strip lights in the garage with LED tubes. One tube was not working as received in its individual cardboard tube, and another one has failed well within 1years infrequent use. 

Kind regards,

Gareth.

Having it replaced tomorrow by Audi so they should use Audi light and check no leaks !!?? Yes