Track rod and tie rod are the respective British and American terms for the same thing.
I doubt I shall comment further in this topic as I seem to be repeating myself to no effect.
Cheers Steve. Really useful information, thanks.
I've always bought used cars (ford's, nissans) that are around 3 years old and low mileage, and I've never had a new timing belt fitted. Sounds like I've just been lucky! I'm getting the Audi booked in a.s.a.p, hopefully for next week.
There is 100% a noise from that area, wether it’s the ball joint or from the rack im not sure as the noise occurs when I turn it side to side, I can’t hear any noise when I turn the steering wheel or atleast not the same metal on metal noise, need to ring my mechanic today and see when he can squeeze me in.