Funny clunking noise...help

[chazd]

I have own the sportback for about a week now.

I have noticed that when going slow over a bumpy road I can hear a clunk/rattle noise from the rear. At first I thought it was the parcel shelf, but I have removed it and it has not stopped.

Is this a common problem? I have 12 months warranty so can take it back to place I bought from. BUt curious as to if this has happened to somebody else.

Car is a 57 reg 2.0 TDI if that is of any use?

Thanks in advance.

 

[leach76]

Could be anything mate from shocker top bush,exhaust mountings,spare wheel not secured tight and the list goes on so i would take it back

 

[Johnno]

Did you fine the cause of your clunking sound?

I picked up a new S5 Sportback last Monday and I have the same clunking noise coming from the rear. It happens at slow speeds over small bumps and is quite loud and VERY annoying. I removed the spare wheel, parcel shelves, jack & tool box. I also tried putting some padding under the spare wheel cover. None of this helped. So I took the car back yesterday and they put it on the hoist for a quick look but couldn't find anything obvious. They said they need the car back for a whole day to look for the source of the noise. I suspect it is suspension related. I have booked it in for 2 weeks time - the soonest they could look at it. In the mean time it has spoilt an otherwise perfect experience with my new Audi that I have waited a lifetime to get. I cant believe that this wasn't picked up before delivery. As soon as I drove the Audi technician 30 metres up the road he heard it. Doesnt seem like pre-delivery checks are done very well.