Hello Scott,
To other forum contributors:- Am I right in thinking someone else asked about this type of issue some time ago?
If so, I think I asked for details of where the fracture occurred ( but we didn't get an answer?). Could you let us know Scott, and ideally post a photo of the point of shear. My guess at it would be at what is call the run out of the thread I.e where the thread ends.
Another point of interest would be the actual supply source of this part. VAG main dealer, or aftermarket?
Kind regards,
Gareth.