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Just to add to this. Hopefully will be picking this up tomorrow. 2016 TDI 4x4 DSG

Thanks All, so it looks like a common issue is the water pump.. And then the normal DSG servicing etc..

Thanks for the reply. Yes it would be the DSG box. Are they a sealed unit or do they need to be serviced?

Hi All, Firstly, apologises if this has come up numerous of times before. I am looking at purchasing a Octavia VRS TDI. I moved away from the Skoda brand a year or so back (used to have a Fabia VRS petrol) Is there any major faults with the Octy VRS TDI? >2014 onwards? Is the gearbox as reliable as my old Fabia VRS petrol? I travel around 80 miles per day, this is why I was looking for the TDI version. any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks Matt

Sorry meant 2018! Doh.....

The only worry is that the current extended skoda warranty is ending in Sept 2017. After that they will not insure anymore due to the mileage.

I know that there are many threads on these 1.4TSI engines and Gearboxes giving up the ghost. But I wanted to know if there is any information on what the life expectancy is on this units? I'm currently at 103,000 2013 plate CTHE. Water Pump has been changed 70K Timing chain has been changed 100K A few other items, sensors etc. Apart from that its all good. Apologies if this has been covered before. Matt

So I suppose the final update, vvt solenoid replaced and all is well. 1400miles later, All seems fine. Past the 100k Miles now...

Getting a full list of replacement parts since they have had it in OCT. Seems like they are just replacing parts and seeing if that works

Latest update. The dealer has now changed the Oil solenoid valve. It has been mentioned that every time the car has been with them since Oct 2017. It’s come back with a different fault. (Even though the warning light and basic OBD fault code is the same.

So the car has been booked in for 2nd Jan 2018. Skoda technical will come down to view the car.

So, hopefully someone will be able to provide some assistance? Any skoda / VW techs? Currently replaced: Timing Chain Camshaft position Sensor Wiring from ECU to Camshaft Sensor The fault that comes up is: P0016 Anything else it could be?

Update: On the request from Skoda Technical. The Dealership is now replacing some of the wiring going into the ECU.

I thought I’d quickly post about my experience with a fault on my VRS. EML light came on for the first time a month or so, took the car into the dealers and they diagnosed it as a stretched timing chain. This was replaced. Took the the car away, EML came back on. Took the car back in and they where asked to check the wiring (skoda HQ asked them to do this). Wiring all fine. They also replaced the camshaft position senor. I took the car again, and now the EML light has come back on. Car is with the dealership again. I think they are scratching their heads... what else could it be?

I will be speaking to the dealership regarding the repairs, due to the type of work do I need to ask them to check other components of the engine? Just encase the chain has has caused problems?