I had the same problem, same door.
Used some spray silicone grease per your suggestion and it has worked. Now I will have to repeat on three more doors as preventative maintenance
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2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore..
In progress, Nothing left to do.
Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)