Same pump problems on Audi too, you can get a metal vane version but VAG have redesigned it now with a later plastic version, they recommend doing them with the cambelt.
They are very reliable cars Danny and can do lots of miles, the instrument failure on my audi there is a company that does the binnacle repairs, but they take a while to get out so price about fair.
Odd thing is I can buy VAG parts for my car from VW dealers with the same part No at less than I can from Audi, as they are often standard.