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MK4 2.0 TDi 150 SE L DSG Estate
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2020
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Same, just checked mine is due a recall, but I have not been informed by Skoda.
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Mine is fine, and tbh I dont really notice the engine noise, it definately is not like the old diesels. When driving you cant really tell the difference as other noises are louder. Unless you particularly dislike a diesel engine noise, i would not worry about it. The only time I notice it is when the gearbox holds the revs when cold too long but thats just because it goes a bit mad occaisionaly, not a real issue. When stopped the engine shuts down so no noise.
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Hi, a new one for my car, but just seeing if anyone else had had both their Temp and Fuel gauge flash during driving? I noticed it happening at the back end of a 2 hour drive, both the Temp on the left and Fuel on the right started flashing irregularly, then stopped flashing then started again, happened for about 10 mins, all fine since, but no idea why it happened. Main part of the dash was fine with no flashes at all. Possibly just another 'feature' of the electronics!
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Lane assist - does anyone actually like it?
matrix2020 replied to mccririck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
The ACC Radar should detect where the car is ahead, ahead, left or right of you, and then it can work it out from that.. or not as was the problem with ACC prior to the software fix when it kept thinking it was in Europe and slammed the brakes on when legally overtaking in the UK on dual carriageways!! -
I have always had the 'lag' on my car. If I get to a busy junction I just pop it into Sport and that seems to remove it and pulling away is less stressful!
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Popping then sos down. Any fix?
matrix2020 replied to Dandesc's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Not sure how the warranty has expired? My 70 Plate is under warranty until Nov, so 21 plate should be Mar next year..... -
Mine has AdBlue, I think it came with the Mk4, my older Mk3 facelift didn't have it. I have had no issues at all with it, filled it up a couple of times no problems so far. Range is very good when full, especially if you do reasonably long journeys, where it uses very little.
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How reliable is the 2.0TDi 150?
matrix2020 replied to hendley's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I think its a great engine, especially with DSG. Great economy (circa 70mpg easily on sensible driving on steady runs) pulls well, AdBlue not an issue for me, topped it up once and no issues. Software, as with all Mk4 Octavia's, is the main issue but if it has 1941 you should be in a good place as its fixed most of the issues. I agree on the extended warranty, they did a £35 a month deal for me (mine is getting to the 3 year point) for 2 years and also includes two services and MoTs, plus usual breakdown and recovery, so basically £840 for two years, a no brainer for me as I will now be keeping it. -
Infotainment System Restarting endlessly
matrix2020 replied to ScottS's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Local dealer updated the car to 1941 at the service last week, I had to ask for them to do it and tell them what was wrong but at least they did it! -
I have had Skoda dealers trying to book my car in for its 10000/ 1 year service for the last year. After getting fed up with emails and phone calls I rang my local dealer and explained the car is happy and it does not need a service for another year (time and mileage around 2 years after last service). They said it should be 1 year so i got them to check when the last service was. Long story short they came back and appologised and said yes the car is right it is on the variable service schedule so book when the car says so. I still get emails telling me I am late for a service but ignore them. I think its more about touting for more work than the car needing anything (apart from software updates 😒) .
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Infotainment System Restarting endlessly
matrix2020 replied to ScottS's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Sorry Varoom, can I also join the bandwagon please? Can I have the link as I don't trust my dealer in their ability or will to upgrade to the new software. Sad but this group and you are way ahead of the dealerships! -
Travel Assist - Steering Wheel button
matrix2020 replied to matrix2020's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I have the button on my car, but I don't have Travel Assist, I checked against the build specification from the dealer. Mine is a 2020 car as well, so it may be you like me have the button but not the capability, it was odd as cars without Travel Assist usually didn't have the button. Another Skoda 'quirk' I guess. -
There are a few things to consider as to what you want, personally I love the DSG and the 2.0D engine they go brilliantly together and make for really easy and relaxing cruising. Price is not as clear as described above, for like for like petrol v diesel you would get the SE-L DSG then there is only £1500 between them, diesel is now pretty much the same as petrol in cost and I get 70mpg regularly on reasonable runs. Also it will depend on what you are looking at Hatch or Estate, Diesel Estates tend to hold much more value than petrol but not necessarily so for hatch. Personally I think the SE-L is the sweet spot spec wise to go for (unless you want the vRS). I have not driven the 1.5 petrol but I am sure its a good engine, tbh its not the engines / DSG that is the problem with the car!! The electronic issues kill it and may well kill future values as its pretty common knowledge they exist. I rarely get a day without some erroneous warning coming on. even with the 'latest' software.. in fact I often find the newer software causes new faults as quickly as it fixes old ones. Today's was 'Front Assist Not Available' who knows what I will get tomorrow.... Good luck though with whatever you decide. Overall I still like my car, even though it drives me mad!!
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I thought it was great, I had it on my last Golf R, I kept it in comfort, mostly due to our roads being so bad. If you have specced it... keep it.
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Infotainment System Restarting endlessly
matrix2020 replied to ScottS's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Sadly mine took the over the air update a day or so ago... system re-boot again this morning so no change for mine. Might have to book it in so its recorded as a problem, even though I know they wont fix it....