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So the engine was already open by the time I read your post, however it seems that the engine was way older than 187000km because the wear inside was way higher compare to what would be normal for this age. One piston was missing parts if it and the piston rings were locked on 2 out of the 4 cylinders. New pistons with rings, new other components that I don't recall at the moment and the engine is alive again. I did not have enough time testing it, but it seems that the engine has more power, especially in the low RPM and sounds different. I will drive it more tomorrow and make sure it's all good.

So my wife's Octavia has some serious problems. I was driving the car and then something happen and I am seen a big cloud of smoke behind the car and the car lost power. Now sometimes when I need more power from the car, it leaves a cloud of white - blue smoke from the tailpipe. It does not do this if revved while parked. I have checked the oil level right starting the car that day, it was at the maximum level. After 24km, the oil level dropped 5mm or so on the dipstick so it consumed a lot. The car has 187000km on the odometer, is from 2002 and it was consuming about 1l of oil / 1000km at this point. I went to the garage I usually service my cars, they don't know what the actual problem is. I'm a bit lost.

The fan is not working (most likely) because it's not needed. The hot coolant does not reach the radiator because of the broken water pump. At least this was the situation in my case.

I choose not to buy it because I was affraid of the 1.2 TSI engine, even the one with the timing belt instead of the chain. I would probably buy one in the 110 hp version - if I am to take the risk, at least I have more power so I can justify some spending. Or wait maybe a year for a 1.0 TSI to pop at a good price. I still have my Dacia Logan 1.6 16v for the moment so it's no rush.

In my case using a low RPM got it hotter compared to using a high RPM. I was climbing a hill and I was going pretty calm, but it was a long hill. Somewhere in the middle the engine started overheating and I changed down a gear and floored it. The temperature went back down quite quiclky. I think this is because the water pump looses efficiency but at higher RPM is will pump enough so it won't overheat. I had a manual transmission so it was easy to manage the RPM, in a DSG you might want to use the "sport" setting on the gearbox.

I would love to have a 110hp 6 speed manual Fabia Combi but there are none available from a reputable source right now here as used cars. And right now you can't even order a brand new one with a manual and 110hp. Are there major price diferences between 1.2 TSI and 1.0 MPI when it comes to so some repairs? I know there is a turbo, an intercooler and other bits and pieces but I would like to assume that there won't be any major repairs until 10 years / 200 000km mark. It's hard to just jump into it as I did had issues with a 2015 1.4 TDI Fabia 3 Combi, but this one has everything I need and it might be more reliable compared to the diesel. The 1.0 MPI seems cheaper to fix in case of issues and this makes my choice even more difficult.

Another option would be a 1.0 MPI Fabia hatch. The price is lower, the engine is way simpler but less powerful, there is only manual AC and no seat heater.

I am also looking to buy a 2016 Fabia Combi 1.2 TSI 90hp so this was really useful. Thank you!

I will start by saying I am not proud of myself. This would be my 4th Fabia. Sold my last one in February this year and I miss a skoda in my life :) The one I am looking now it's a 2016, 1.2 TSI 90hp, 5 speed manual, Climatronic, Maxidot and so on. My concern is regarding the 1.2 TSI engine. I know there were a lot of problems with TSIs, but I do know there are more than 1 type of 1.2 TSI. Please let me know if this engine would be a good buy. The care has now 96000km. Another, less important question: Was Android Auto / Apple Car Play available on this car? The owner says it has both of them. The car has the large 6.5 inch display. I have never seen Android Auto / Apple car play on this type of car. This car has a couple of features I really like so if the engine is not that bad, I would really like to have it: -full size spare wheel, very useful in Romania -heated seats -a petrol engine -IT'S A COMBI! (Estate) -The car has almost 1 more year of factory warranty, up to 140 000km. Please help! Thank you!

I have sold my 2011 Fabia Combi after 10 months so this is Goodbye! I still have a 2001 Octavia Combi but that has basically no issues and is easy to maintain. I was just not able to enjoy my Fabia as it kept asking for more and more money. Given the fact that I didn't use it as much as I thought initially, the Octavia will be good enough for both me and my wife for the moment. If I'm gonna get another car in the future I will probably get a new one or a 2-3 years old one and most likely won't be a Skoda as the dealer's service department is useless when you have an actual issue, they seem to only like to change oil and filters. if i will buy a new car in the future, it will probably be a Kia Ceed or a Hyundai i20. I do like the new Skoda Fabia, but it only has 3 cylinder engines and if you spec one good, it's expensive. This and the past experiences with Fabia 3 non facelift and the general dealer incompetence will probably make me buy a Kia / Hyundai. So thank you for all the information you shared with me! Goodbye!

If I was ever to have an MKIII Fabia again, I would change the water pump with a Hepu metal blade pump.

I checked the fuse, the fuse is ok. It will probably check the wires on Saturday so I have enough time to do that during daytime.

Thank you, Everything else works on the hatch - number plate lights work, wiper works so everything is good except the defogger. I wil check the fuse and maybe start taking plastics off to have access to the circuitry.

So we have an Octavia Estate from 2001, 1.6 AVU engine and the rear defogger is not working. It does not have Climatronic. We bought it 2 years ago, it never worked, but now I'm set on fixing it. Can you please tell if I should hear a relay noise when I press the defogger button? There is no sound of any relay, but I know that some cars don't have a relay for this. If it has a relay, it would be useful to know where is it located and which one is it. Thanks! PS: Have not figured out how to add this car to the list yet.

No. Just no If you are considering one, please do a drive test previous to buying one. It's really unrefined and not that inexpensive if you spec it right.