Update:
Took car to CAMCO Automotive, told them exactly what had happened, VCDS faults logged etc. Having contacted (Mechanico) Lee from this site he had suggested the EPB ECU can fail when cycling the pistons. Told CAMCO this, and they poo poo’d the idea. Rather than buy an ECU I’d found for £45 I figured CAMCO, who’ve got a very good reputation would find faults rather than me just throwing parts at the car.
They checked all the wiring and found no faults, and ordered a used ECU for £100. They fitted this today and after a week all is well in the world again, apart from inside my wallet were a £400+ hole now exists.
Anyway, at least I have a car to drive my brother in law’s bride to be to their wedding this Saturday!!!!
Thanks again to Lee and Matt for their help
