Suspension Faults

Q5s fitted with the optional air suspension develop compressor failures and air bag leaks. The car visibly sags and a warning appears. Repair costs are significant.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Shock absorbers lose their damping efficiency over time, and eventually blow their seals, leaking hydraulic fluid.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

Wheel bearing wear is a normal consumable on UK roads, but frequent pothole strikes accelerate the failure rate significantly.

The 1.8 TDCi produces strong low-end torque which destroys the internal springs of the Dual Mass Flywheel.

The rear subframe on early Qashqais is highly susceptible to severe corrosion. It rusts from the inside out, leading to MOT failure and structural weakness.

The lower engine pendulum mount (often called the dogbone mount) bushes perish, causing excessive engine movement, clunking, and sloppy gear changes.

The rear axle bushes on the Focus Mk3 deteriorate with age, particularly on higher-mileage cars. Worn bushes cause a knocking noise from the rear and vague handling — an MOT advisory that becomes a failure if neglected.

Front wheel bearing failure is very common on the Corsa D. The sealed bearing units wear from around 60,000 miles, producing a characteristic humming drone that changes pitch with steering input.

The rear torsion beam axle on the Astra J corrodes in the UK climate. Surface rust progresses to structural corrosion on high-mileage or older examples, and is a common MOT advisory.

The rear torsion beam suspension on the Fiesta Mk7 is prone to surface corrosion and the trailing arm bushes wear, causing squeaking and vague rear end feel over bumps.

Front wheel bearing wear is extremely common on the Mk6 Fiesta. Most examples will need at least one bearing replaced between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.