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20 January, 201115 yr

Hi, im Rob, an automotive electrical engineer from the west midlands UK.

Looking at getting a 1.9tdi octavia to replace my freelander. and have been offered one.... BUT its on 232,000 miles. Has service history but dont know how much :wonder:

could well have been a taxi...

Is there anything that definately needs checking or just avoid completely... I dont mind some work so long as its not sacrilegiously expensive or extensively mechanical.

Advice welcomed. Thanks in advance.

20 January, 201115 yr

Hi, im Rob, an automotive electrical engineer from the west midlands UK.

Looking at getting a 1.9tdi octavia to replace my freelander. and have been offered one.... BUT its on 232,000 miles. Has service history but dont know how much :wonder:

could well have been a taxi...

Is there anything that definately needs checking or just avoid completely... I dont mind some work so long as its not sacrilegiously expensive or extensively mechanical.

Advice welcomed. Thanks in advance.

The 1.9 PD unit is capable of insane mileage if well maintained. Check for regular cambelt/water pump changes

21 January, 201115 yr

Hi and welcome aboard.

21 January, 201115 yr

Welcome to Briskoda

21 January, 201115 yr

welcome to briskoda

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