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Not that it helps, but I have a 2018 too and one shock had failed, the other one leaking like yours. My local independent flagged it when they were investigating other issues. They were also quite damning about Skoda identifying and fixing these issues. As others have said, it's an MOT failure in both cases. Sorry.

Here you go, these are the parts that were done on mine. They did say the damn things were buried and a lot had to come off.

Well, the job has overrun and I won’t get my car back until tomorrow. It seems as though it is being a pain of a job to do. I’ll see what I can get out of them when I pick it up, but I’m not that mechanically minded, albeit trying to take more interest. I’ll let you know what I find out tomorrow afternoon.

If the parts list is on the invoice, I’ll happily attach that later for you. I didn’t bother asking for any contribution from Škoda, it’s a 2018 and I’m well out of my used warranty etc.

As it happens, it’s getting done today. Dealer wanted around £1100 and my independent is doing it for £995 ish. That’s for the job lot, water pump, thermostat, coolant regulator and a belt in that area too. Water pump on its own was £375.

Thank you @toot, you made me question myself and the VAQ hasn’t been done 😞 I called the dealer that serviced it last and they didn’t know what I was talking about, neither did the techs that were onsite this morning! It’s already booked in for service and mot on Wednesday, so it’s added to the list for them. Hopefully as it’s low mileage and it doesn’t get much hard driving say all that it’ll be ok, but hey!

Thank you, I’ll have a Google and see where supplies those and check out some reviews. Have you used them?

Wow, that is a big job! If I remember the Golf R has the same engine too? Thanks for letting me know, well, this is gonna hurt!

I wish they were upgrades and I was tempted to go for coilovers etc! Both shocks were knackered and I've had some knocking when going from full lock to full lock, 3 point turns etc. I think I posted about it a while ago, anyway, turns out the bearings in the top mounts were going too. So I opted for the springs to be done at the same time. Sucks to be me on this one! I've no idea why to be honest, I bought it two years ago and I look after mine, so whether the previous person had sat still too long during lockdowns and didn't look after it, I've no idea. I'm not impressed to say the least, plus it's service and MOT next week, and I need new tyres for the front soon too! I know they're normal maintenance, but the total is eye watering nevertheless.

I’ve just checked that £349 price, sadly it excludes VRS models. It’s still a massive leap from that to what I am currently facing. Why can’t they be around to get a price tomorrow! Ah well, roll on Monday.

Yeah, I’ve had that done thankfully. But yes, if that’s for the same job that needs to be done it’s a big difference. I know I need the small belt, the minor pump or cover plate piece then the gasket and the main pump - I recall the cover plate part being around £65 then the main pump being around £350. I’ll certainly call them and go from there. My local is very well regarded etc, but at that price I’m at least checking what a dealer would charge. I’ve also just had the top mounts, springs, shocks and arb links done at the front, that racked up just under £1k. Not feeling too happy with her at the mo!

Sorry if I’ve missed recent posts, but most seem to be older and I wondered if anyone has had this done on theirs recently? I’ve had a quote from a local garage and it’s around £400-450 for parts then about the same for labour, so the ballpark is nearly £1k! For what it’s worth, I’ll call Skoda on Monday, but seriously? If it makes a difference, mine is a 2018 VRS 245 with a snip of 30k miles on the clock.

@andyknoxville and anyone else has anyone who has fitted 235s instead of the usual 225s in order to get all seasons on their VRS, how did you get on? I'm not a fast driver and yet I have gone through Michelin PS4S on the front of mine in 9k miles. It's been suggested that I try some all seasons if I really don't need the soft, sticky grip of the PS4s etc. However, on looking you still can't get all seasons in 225s. Any help or advice would be awesome.

I'm pretty sure Maxton do, and that several on here have had them... not sure which model you have, but you can select the right ones for you from here: https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-kits/skoda/skoda-octavia/skoda-octavia-mk3.5-facelift

How time flies, it was serviced back in July!