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I was thinking of coming back to Skoda. I've recently scrapped my Octavia 1 and exchanged my mk3 for a Volvo XC40 2 years ago.

Thanks guys for your information much appreciated.

Thanks 386ka, will have to check PFL or FL. So they have stuck a gasoline filter on the latest models, not Adblue or equivalent I hope. Want to get away from this motoring hence going away from diesel.

Hi. Is your car DSG or manual gearbox.

So the problem with some of the 1.5 tsi powered vehicles especially the manual gearbox model was a hesitation or misfire when moving off from standstill or a junction, commonly known as kangarooing. Has the VAG group sorted this problem out through software updates or other. Are there any issues with current mk4 models?. Regards

After long relationships with diesel engined VW, Skoda and more recently Volvo. Considering buying 24 plate Octavia 1.5 tsi. Has the kangaroos issues been fixed on the manual version. Regards

All not lost yet. I used to do most repairs myself. Depending on what needs doing to get my 2002 Octavia 1.9 tdi through the mot. A great mechanic locally who's very reasonable and clever could potentially save me spending £4k on the fabia. The Octavia is my run around 2nd vehicle which I treat like an old van. The cars done 192k on original exhaust and clutch.

I've messaged last keeper for any bad issues with the car. Apologised for being cheeky but he can only tell me sod off.

Think I came across this issue. Heard about few years ago when I had skodas. My last was a 18 plate Octavia 2lt tdi se l face-lift, fantastic car. Only problems the beam axle and cabin noise associated to it.

I haven't any idea about the emissions fix. Why was it not the thing to do?

It's a one owner car, a guy from Yorkshire.

Yes just been doing that, lots advisories for worn tyres, steering ball joints. Car reg: MD64NJN..

Went to see the car this morning without an appointment. I was given the keys and had a look round it. Obviously had not been started. Which it did without issue. Couldn't fault anything, everything worked and immaculate inside and out. I take on board the injector problem and no evidence of a timing belt change in the somewhat sketchy service record. I didn't have a test drive at this stage. Autotrader gives it a fair price mark. £3995. Thanks for the info guys

Looking at Fabia 2 1.6tdi 85k. Apart from the usual dpf problems diesels have are there any standout problems I should look out for. Regards

Hi Rooted. I've been a diesel fan for years and have always bought low mileage second hand cars. I won't be going anywhere near electrification of any kind as long as I can help it. I guess I must take a closer look at the MK4 and drive one for myself given the recommendations of Southern comfort. What are these Dsg boxes like now, always seemed to hear horror stories, that's why all my vag car's were manual until the Volvo which is auto and very nice. Thanks guys. I am in UK.