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Sorry about the late response. The issue was indeed the right cv joint as @Warrior193 rightly pointed out. It's fixed now and running great. Had it fixed for free as it had a 6 month warranty for second hand purchase, otherwise it would have cost close to 1k euros. Thanks for all the help

Made a trip to the garage today! First off, the mechanic took the car for a drive and confirmed there's indeed some vibration in a specific RPM range (it's actually between 1500-2500 RPM and not 2000-3000 RPM). It was a bit of a relief, as I had wondered if I was just being overly sensitive about it! After inspection, it seems the engine mounts and tie-rods are in good shape. However, there's noticeable play in the inner CV joint connecting from the transmission (if I'm not wrong) to the right wheel. The mechanic suggested this could be the culprit behind the vibrations, but he's not entirely certain if fixing it will resolve the issue. For contrast, the other CV joint is completely solid with no play whatsoever. The mechanic, who also owns a Skoda Octavia, plans to check the play in his own car to gauge if the amount in mine is significant enough to warrant replacement. He also recommended getting a wheel alignment and balancing done regardless of the CV joint replacement. Now, I've got a few questions: Is it normal for CV joints to have any play at all? The left one in my car was rock-solid, while the right one had noticeable play. But I'm not sure if it's excessive or within the normal range. There is a bit of clacking sound when I move it with my hand and the play is probably 2mm - 4mm end-to-end. (I should've taken a video. Missed that, sorry!) Is there any test that can help me zero-down on CV axle being the cause for vibrations? Do you have any idea about the cost of replacing the inner CV joint, and are there any reliable aftermarket brands worth considering? I assume the original part could be significantly pricier than aftermarket alternatives, and I'm hesitant to shell out too much money if I can avoid it. Are the terms 'drive shaft' and 'CV joints' essentially interchangeable, referring to the same component? If so, do the two CV joints collectively form the drive shaft? If the issue is wheel-balancing, shouldn't the car vibrate at any RPM and not specifically in the 1500-2500 range?

Thank you very much for all your comments! I have the service appointment on Tuesday. I'll share how it goes.

Thanks @Warrior193! I've come across mentions of engine mounts potentially causing vibrations, but I was under the impression that if they were the culprit, I'd feel vibrations consistently rather than just at specific RPM ranges. Am I wrong? I'll definitely have that checked too. I'll make sure to have the drive shaft checked. About struggling in the 6th gear, that's correct - I feel like it's over-revving. Overall, from what I've read, it feels like a very difficult problem to isolate and fix, and I'm thinking if I should even invest the time and money to fix this instead of simply selling it back (for a loss of course 😞). I don't want to be in a position where I spend a thousand bucks to fix it and still don't have it resolved or for it to come back later. Any thoughts?

Hi, I recently bought a used 2017 Skoda Mk3 1.0tsi DSG that's run 117000 kms. I'm now observing vibrations through the steering wheel and the seat at a specific RPM range (2000 to 3000 rpm) across all gears including neutral. When I drive at around 100kms/hr, I'm usually at the 2000-3000 rpm range in the 7th gear, so the vibrations are just always there at this speed range. If I want to avoid the vibrations, then I'd have to shift lower to the 6th gear so that it's beyond 3000 rpm, however, then the engine feels like it's struggling. At the neutral position without depressing the accelerator, there are no vibrations, however, if I depress the accelerator to be at 2000-3000 rpm range, then again there are vibrations. Additionally, if I accelerate from standstill on a slope, then the vibrations are significant (the car almost shudders) before becoming normal. Any idea what could be the reason? I've read that uneven wear on tires might be a culprit but since this happens at a specific rpm range, could I eliminate tires as a problem? Other than tires, I'm reading that axles, suspension, engine or transmission could be a problem. That's a wide range of parts, and I guess it can be equally difficult for the service person to isolate the issue, and give me a guarantee that the vibrations will be gone once he fixes something. I'm visiting the garage next week, but I'd like to get your opinion on this so that I can speak with the service person more knowledgably. Thanks!

Sorry. Missed that. It's a 1.0tsi

Hi, I'm looking to buy a used 2017 Skoda Octavia Mk3 that's run 116000 kms (72000 miles). The engine noise seems quite loud (and almost like a diesel engine). Is that normal? The weather when I shot this video was 2 degree Celsius (35.6F) - it was quite cold and there was mild snow that evening. The dealership told me that the vehicle is due for it's next maintenance, so probably an oil change (and maybe a timing belt change if I persuade the dealership) can fix this? Thanks! Engine bay closed.mp4 Engine bay open.mp4