Identifying deposit on outside of air intake pipe.

[A3doc]

Can anyone tell me what on earth this cakey white soot like residue is on the pipe when I popped my bonnet this morning 

Audi 35tdi 2020

 

Thanks 

[Magnet]

Hello Asad, 

Looks to be deposited by some ‘outside influence’. Have you looked at the under- bonnet insulation? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[A3doc]

12 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Asad, 

Looks to be deposited by some ‘outside influence’. Have you looked at the under- bonnet insulation? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Gareth, No i havent but I will check

I did it get washed not under the hood but just exterior thoroughly the other day wonder if its just soap residue

I was worried it was something more sinister

Thank you for getting back to me