The rack is actually a pretty common failure on VAG cars, surprised not seen more threads on them here.
Can't remember exactly, but mine was p!$$ing out PAS fluid, something to do with some seals/o rings gone, which in turn split a rubber boot which let loads of crap in and killed the rack.
As for time, it took me, my brother and DIY Dad about 6 weekends and it was a bitch of a job, but at the time, Northampton Audi said it would be about £1700 (mostly labour), DIY cost £300-£400 or so all in.
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