Audi a3 1.4 tfsi - Strange Noise from Front Left Tire - Need Help!

Honest John Back Room » Technical matters
View Threaded
Tue 8 Aug 2023 14:58
Audi a3 1.4 tfsi - Strange Noise from Front Left Tire - Need Help! - Rob987
Hi there,

I've been experiencing a pretty annoying screeching noise coming from the front left tire of my car. It's a bit strange – the noise appears when I start moving the car from idle, and then it comes and goes while I'm driving. Oddly enough, sometimes it just disappears altogether. The noise seems to be most noticeable when I'm reversing.

I took my car to a mechanic, and they took it for a spin. They mentioned it could potentially be related to the brake pads, but upon inspection, the pads seem to be in decent condition. The thing is, the mechanic didn't actually hear the noise themselves. Lucky for me, I managed to capture the sound in a recording, which you can listen to here:

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nqd0rngeqr1sd07zkuxhb/IMG_1...0

Thanks a bunch in advance.

Best regards,
Rob

Edited by Rob987 on 08/08/2023 at 15:28

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 8 Aug 2023 17:15
Audi a3 1.4 tfsi - Strange Noise from Front Left Tire - Need Help! - Chris M

"...but upon inspection, the pads seem to be in decent condition"

I assume that was just a visual inspection? Think I'd want the pads removed as it sounds to me like it could be a stone or something trapped.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 9 Aug 2023 23:28
Audi a3 1.4 tfsi - Strange Noise from Front Left Tire - Need Help! - sammy1

Possible a stone stuck between the disc and back plate. Wheel off and have a look

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide