Hello, I have an Audi S3 8V 2016. I have recently noticed when going over for example several small holes in the road or the little yellow speed warning lines on the road that the front left seems to be more of an audible clunk rather than a damp thud if you know what I mean, like normal.

 

it is fine going over your normal speed bumps etc and going slow over a pot hole (purposely tested). As I say just small regular little sudden bumps in the road where I hear it.

 

i have had a garage look at suspension etc. and under the car on the ramp and can't see anything wrong but they say it could possibly be the shocks (which I believe are 'MRC' on this model) .. garage didn't have time to check the shocks fully as I just dropped by. Could this possibly be the issue or is this common issue?

Thanks, Jay.

Welcome Jay,

First investigate a broken spring very close to its end and often difficult to see unless carefully inspected. 
Regards,

Gareth.

Had a look online today. S3 suspension is pretty basic for what it is, say comparing to multi-link suspension, so in theory should be easier to diagnose.

With all suspension related clunks, then start on the cheap side before you swap out major components.

As suggested, check the coil springs. With the state of the roads, not unusual to lose an inch on the end of the coi springl, either top or bottom. Wheel needs to be off to make a proper check, and you’re looking for sharp edges on the ends of the coil.

On a 2016 car, then shock absorber/strut isn’t a bad call, however, is it misting? Also look at the bump stops and their conditioning, it might be bottoming out?

ARB links, and ARB bushes would be next culprit.

That just leaves the top mount and the wishbone arm bushes.

Thanks for both of them inputs, I will look further into it! 🙂