MikeTheThinker

Found this rather disturbing post on YouTube entiled "72 chargers and only 1 works" regarding a dearth of viable EV charge points in Ruislip. What's even more enlightening are the detailed comments that have been added ...

The part number for the wiper arm for a 2011 Octy 2 combi/estate is 1Z9955707. Parts catalogue entry HERE.

The parts catalogue entry for a 2011 Octavia Scout is HERE. Can you identify which parts you need from there?

Have a search on fleabay with the part number and you can see what one would look like. Note that the left and right hand parts are different and come in black or ivory. Take a look at the parts catalogue link to see what I mean.

I believe you are looking for one of THESE - 1K0971981A, which appears to be common to most (if not all) the VW ranges for that era.

Have you checked the tyre tread for uneven wear?

I believe it's 1U0837993 (in black) and a fleabay search brings up a number of options.

You don't say what model year or whether it's a saloon or an estate/combi but for starters the parts catalogue page for a 2003 mk1 4x4 is HERE.

We've had four Octy 2 estates in the family and every one has had the same problem. We get around it by inverting the filler nozzle, and as long as it's inserted into the filler neck there are no problems with blowback.

I was wondering if you had water in the wheel well that could evaporate when the car was parked somewhere warm and would then conbdense on the rear window and run down and into the bodywork. It may sound a bit fanciful but it does happen. A good clue would be if your rear window especially gets fogged up when the car is left.

Three initial questions: 1. Have you checked the spare wheel well for water? 2. Have you checked the bungs at the bottom of the well for seal? 3. Do you park your car in sunlight or a heated area between uses?

If it's the bolt I think you mean (attaches top plate to car body) they're M10x35. Parts diagram HERE.

The parts catalogue pages for a 2010 Octavia mk2 rear axle are HERE. If you can identify the part/s you are looking for it will help.

The parts catalogue pages for Mk1 Octy '07 starters are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. There are quite a number of different configutaions listed so some careful reading may be required! Before getting too deep into research, are you sure the electrical route to your starter is OK? There will be a fuse or fuses plus a starter relay. Take a look at the fuse diagrams in your owner's manual, or if you haven't got one to hand do a quick Google[tm] for "Octavia owner's handbook skoda" and look for the Skoda download site.

As far as I know (without going through every option/year parts catalogues) the FL mk2 headlamps are the same for all Fabias for all halogen lamps. This link takes you to the parts catalogue pages for a 2011 mk2 but without knowing more about your option codes I can't point you to anything more specific. Good luck!

If you have both bought fuel from the same place I would suspect contamination - probably water.

Just a thought in case: an alarm with failing backup batteries (the usual mode of failure) may trigger randomly and also be affected by ambient temperature. A quick scan of codes should include/exclude this as an issue.

And, just to add to the confusion: "Electric car charge points dropped from £40m Preston complex because they 'aren't safe'" https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/electric-car-charge-points-dropped-25863523

FYI my insurer (NFU) said they discount Cat N vehicles by 20%. Parkers valuations (not discounted for Cat N) for a 2009 L&K (couldn't find an LE) hatch are below: Your PARKERS valuation for: Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 FSI Laurin + Klement 5d Tip Auto 2009/09 Private Price £1,175 - £1,875 Dealer Price £2,555 - £3,395

And a look here: https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel3.php?emulate=carbox&query=5809 https://rhinoukbootlinersltd.co.uk/skoda---extendable-two-part-boot-liner-5451-p.asp

Also worth a read through this thread:

Try carmats.co.uk. The one I've linked below looks like a rubberbacked carpet mat but at the bottom of the page there are references to an 'offroad' all 'rubber' version. Certainly worth an ask. https://carmats.co.uk/products/skoda-octavia-hatchback-2004-2008-boot-mat?variant=35876857905306&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAiA76-dBhByEiwAA0_s9S49L5HVBVdA6YsodrOveOsCj9sSHq1AWFMFGGxSuNO8qtJwXNtoYxoCpzsQAvD_BwE#productModelsFit

Some useful-looking links if you Google[tm] "octavia mk2 heater blower motor brushes"

I have heard it suggested that instead of one of the Bhuddist-inspired chants to accompany and promote meditation one could consider instead "Windows95, Windows95, Windows95 ...".

I suggest considering the below as an appropriate standby for future such extended imbibings ... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004487974376.html