Thinking of getting rid of my 2.0tdi on an 05 plate given all of the discussions on failed DMF's and turbos. Car is just approaching 50K. Every time I drive it I'm listening out for whines from the turbo or juddering from the clutch. Is there too much hype about these problems? Cannot understand how Skoda comes top of relaibility surveys if these components are failing on a high percentage of cars.

So am I paranoid or realistic, should I sell it or keep it???

All cars have their faults, and remember, you only hear of peoples bad experiences

If your happy with the car in general...

Keep it and get an uprated turbo when you can afford one

Cheers

Damian

Visit any forum for any make of car and you'll no doubt see a similar pattern of people complaining about recurring problems.

As Damo says, people generally visit a web forum when they have a problem with their car and you are therefore only seeing a tiny cross section of Skoda/Octavia drivers.

Don't worry about it.

Even more tempted to get rid after viewing this link from the Superb section

http://briskoda.net/superb/superb-has-gone-my-new-whip/141072/

Nice car!

Even more tempted to get rid after viewing this link from the Superb section

http://briskoda.net/superb/superb-has-gone-my-new-whip/141072/

Nice car!

Nice car if you're 60+. It also looks like it's on stilts.

Nice car if you're 60+. It also looks like it's on stilts.

maybe, but I bet they dont suffer from dodgy DMF's!

It sounds like you have made your mind up anyway

Best of luck with your new car

Cheers

Damian

Does a dodgy DMF look like this? This owner of a 2005 Octavia was lucky that when it locked the transmission that it didn't take the engine or gearbox with it. Buy a decent warranty for financial peace of mind.