My dealer has just phoned me to say that Skoda UK have had a problem with the administration of emissions certification for a batch of Octavias and that my new car can't be registered until the issue is resolved.

This is the bulletin from Skoda to the dealers:

COC data failure update

17 Jun 10

SK0472/10

Unfortunately, we are still testing the solution to the registration problem outlined yesterday

What we do know is that we will not be able to register most of the vehicles with EU4 engines in vehicles built after 29 April before early to mid-next week. All other vehicles should be available to register tomorrow, if not by close of business today.

This issue has not affected all vehicles – we have processed more than 500 registrations this week already. Please ensure your staff check that the full registration data is available for individual vehicles before booking a handover appointment with customers. This may require full registration of the vehicle before agreeing handover times with customers.

We have spoken to the DVLA about the possibility of implementing the contingency process. Unfortunately, this option has been rejected and is therefore not available.

We understand how frustrating this issue is. Rest assured we are working around the clock to find a complete solution.

Edited 17 June, 201016 yr by David P

One thing of which I am absolutely certain is that they are not "working around the clock"!