[Delboy]

The hose is just perished, it wasn't getting chafed or exposed to the elements anymore than other stuff in engine bay.

Only thing I can think that helped it on the way is that section is not shielded from the exhaust heat??

I shall offer it up again to work out if that is indeed the case.

Thanks for the offer Matt, it should all be arriving here at lowestoft Audi this morning fingers crossed.