lukemc

Update, Basically attempted all what was advised. No. 1, gasket seal on rear light cluster. Result, no visible water ingress so gave it a clean anyway and replaced. No. 2, lower bolt that the boot lock attaches to. Result, gave a tighter seal around the boot but meant the light saying the boot was open stayed on the dash board as the mechanism was longer pushed up enough to make the connection realise the boot was shut. No. 3 Boot seal. Me in boot with father applying water from hose. Result, identified area of water ingress, to resolve I put another hole in both the top and both of the seal which allowed the water to drain away. To conclude the fault on my car regarding water ingress seemed to be the seal. Whether a new replacement from skoda would fully resolve this I don't know. Mine at the moment seems to be cured by the addition of extra holes

Hello Mikey, Thanks for the reply, I'll give a look over the back of the light clusters and seals tomorrow to see if fix No. 3 resolves the issue. Will be sure to post the outcome Cheers Luke

Hello all, I am aware this topic has been discussed before. However the suggested fixes have not worked for my leak. On recently cleaning out my octavia it would seem a small pond has developed in the boot, were the spare wheel sits. My first course of action was to dry out the boot. Then on to the "fixes" No. 1. Check washer pipe that sits behind boot lining on the passengers side. Result - pipe attached at elbow and no sign of water leak at joint. I do however have water behind the boot lining on the left near the wires etc. No. 2. See if boot seals are full of water. Result - boot seals were indeed full of water, as advised cut holes of the underside of the seal which has allows water to drain away. And that's it so far gentlemen. Went back to inspect today, sadly still water getting in, pooling in boot and also wet behind boot lining on the left as you look into the boot. Any further suggestions that have resolved this issue for other octavia drivers would be most welcome. Without being rude im not after guesses, I just want solutions that have worked for people in the past to resolve this issue once and for all. A list form of potential problem areas and fixes would be spectacular if anyone could provide such information. Cheers fellas Luke

Hello all, Firstly please don't crucify me for asking a question in a 4 year old forum. But I'm just after knowing the sizes/link to a site, for the badges that will fit an Hatchback Octavia VRS Mk2 (61 plate) I'm after front back and wheels. Any help would be massively appreciated. Cheers Luke