2008 a3 passanger door wont open from inside or outside

[Tony Fox]

Hello, newbie here,  my 2008 a3 s line has a dead passenger front door, no signs of life, no sounds of actuators moving like in the other 3 doors.

Wont open from the inside or outside handles.

Also no pressure on either handles , like not connected.

How do I get the door card off with door shut?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as booked in for mot next week and its a fail!!

[cliffcoggin]

Just a guess on my part, but if you open the window fully would it be possible to reach down the gap and catch the lock mechanism or its linkage with a length of stiff wire?