oily patch above exhaust heatshield

danger S3

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evenin peeps,

was under the car today changing the centre exhaust clamp (had to remove the old one with an angle grinder as the nuts were rusted to nothing) anyway i noticed that coming from above the heatshield just behind the cats was some oily stuff here is a pic of it, it can also be seen through a couple of wee holes in the middle of the heat shield

anyone know what its from?
is it some kinda driveshaft bearing?

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obviously I need to get under and have a look properly but from this picture what is it most likely to be and what parts would i need? also is it likely to be a serious thing?

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