Hello ppl,

My question do you know some bugs on Octavia II facelift 1.9TDI PD 105hp ? I can buy one 2009yr with 130 000km on clock so what you think about that car?

I m owener of Octavia mk1 1.9tdi 90hp and very happy with that car, no problems 190 000km on clock.

Tnx,

Hi

Well I've got an early Mk2 and had it for a couple of months now, 78k miles. This is a list of weaknesses I've found:

1) The AC compressor. I've had a few cars with AC (some with 200k miles) and this one has gone at 78k. Its a poor design and expensive to replace.

2) The alternator pulley likewise has gone. Never had this before on any car.

3) Rear parking sensors commonly go.

4) Replace the battery early or you get hot start problems.

5) Glow plugs seem to go.

6) You have to replace timing belt and water pump - but this is common on cars with belt driven cam.

7) The Duel Mass Flywheel (DMF) design is weak and they seem to go at 80k to 120k. I may sell mine before it happens to me.

8) There are horror stories on all diesels and all manufacturers of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). I believe they were fitted on the FL Mk2 diesel so beware.

There are a lot of niggles with interior sensors and rattles and buzzes that need fixing. Plus I think the PD diesel engine is not refined compared to the common rail design. I think if you want a newish one then its perhaps a good idea to get a petrol. A lot of people here say the 1.8 TSi is good and economical, but probably has the same AC system.

I have been a bit disappointed with mine so far. I got it because I thought they were very reliable, but I don't think this is the case. The things that go cost a lot to replace.

I like it as a car because of its room, small design features, low taxation for the 1.9 PD but in retrospect, wish I had bought a Honda.

Since both your cars has done many miles its how the previous owner treated the car that matters.

Phil,

I rather think you bought in haste and are now repenting at leisure :-(

HaKi, I took a lot of time before I chose my car. I had a Honda beforehand and they are very good cars but not the paragon of reliability that you may think.

I've owned an Octavia 2, 1.9 PD Elegance on a 56 plate, for 14months now and it's been a fantastic car. Mine is a one owner example with 44 k on the clock. Both inside and out, it is immaculate with a full Skoda service history.

I've covered 19 k in that time and it's been faultless. I commute around 100 miles a day, mostly on the motorway, and it soaks up the miles effortlessly.

The only issue I've had was a hot starting issue. However, this was down to a tired battery. Once I changed it, it's been perfect.

I use an excellent independent mechanic who is ex VW to look after her for a fraction of the cost of a main dealer.

Take your time and don't rush in to the first one you see. There are plenty of good cars out there like mine.

I agree with Tony2311. If the car has been looked after since new it'll be ok.

Good luck.

FP.

Edited 5 October, 201213 yr by flying pig

Buy a Tsi, why gamble on high mile diesels to save a fiver a week in fuel to throw it all back in massive repair bills!

I like it as a car because of its room, small design features, low taxation for the 1.9 PD but in retrospect, wish I had bought a Honda.

I had a 2007 Honda civic 2.2 cdti with a heap more problems than my mk2 octet.

Slipping clutch due to poor design at 55k miles, Honda even redesigned the clutch plate but didn't offer it to existing customers under warranty as it is a wear and tear item, as you know flywheels need changed at the same time £1500 bill.

Both electric folding mirrors stopped working, £140 each

Drop links perished £10, mot failure.

Window wiper motor had a sensor which fails and causes the auto wipers to stop in the middle of the screen, £350.

Rear suspension bump stops seem to be made of cheese and so persisted and caused a nasty knock.

Don't get me started on ride quality and amount of rattles, dash, seats, doors area.

Also very soft paint, touch it with a wash mit and you have swirls.

The Octavia is more refined with only a few niggles, DPF is really a problem if looked after but there is always the option of removing it.

Batteries tend to only last four years, needs changed anyway. Oh had to change the battery on my civic at 3 year mark.

Ecu had a fault where it wouldn't turn off and drain the battery, cost to replace £2500.

Cambelt is a service item, no hidden secret there.

DMF, Honda aren't any better.

I sold my civic before most of these big bills hit me.

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The media hype about Japanese cars really gets me going, because it is all based on the likes of Clarkson and co testing new or nearly new vehicles. We sold our 58 plate Mazda 3 back in March and bought the 55 plate Octavia 1.9 to replace it.

The Mazda had very soft, very thin paint, and it used to take me hours to disguise all the chips, scratches and other blemishes. The ride quality was awful, it was not economic, and there are reports of 5 year old cars suffering from rust.

The basic Octavia is comfortable, solid and economical and spare parts and servicing are a lot cheaper.

Also had a civic 2.2 it was riddled with problems. I had to replace the pedal box what ever the hell that is fr 1200. In have a petrol octy and as mentioned I have replaced the timing belt and water pump and the ac compressor is knackered and I son plan of replacing it it before replacing the car. I also find the gear linkages are known to fail. I've never looked back at my civic and my next car is most likely to be another Skoda. Hands up its a good car that you know will last if you take care of it like most things.

I too had a Civic 2.2icdti (back in 2008 when the car was 2 years old) The suspension used to knock all the time, it kept going back for recalls. New shocks all round, new front bump stops, new clutch master cylinder due to leak, new pedal box, new oil pressure sensor etc etc. That was on a 2 year old car with 24k miles. I replaced it with a 6 year old mk1 Octy VRS which was far more dependable. In 3 years of ownership it needed a couple of sensors and wiper linkages (seizing up). I now own a MK2 VRS (owned for about 7/8 months now) Not sure if the build quality is any better than my old MK1 TBH, though its a far more modern car, Next year Im going to be taking out a Warranty Direct warranty as items such as DMF, ABS/ESP system and A/C compressor are prone to failure and fookin expensive!

Edited 5 October, 201213 yr by octydan

Andyoctavia, I couldn't agree more.

Several years ago, we swapped our Peugeot 406 2.2 diesel (cracking car), for a Mazda6 2.0 diesel estate. We had three very young children at the time so needed a family motor with a bit of space.

The Mazda fitted this bill perfectly, as well as being in my opinion, a good looking car. However, after twelve months of ownership, I noticed that the rear wheel arches were rusting. I contacted Mazda UK but was given short shrift by them. Not long after this, the car began cutting out when slowing down, not good when driven by my wife with three kids on board.

Turned out it was the fuel pump. Both the above faults it transpires were well known by Mazda. Sadly, we bought it under the misguided illusion that because it was Japanese, it would be reliable.

Mate of mine has a Honda CRV 2.2 diesel. Nice motor, but drinks oil at an alarming rate! However, according to Honda UK it's within their recommended levels. And it was for this reason that I went for the Octavia.

I looked at both the Audi A3 & VW Golf diesels before I settled on my current car. Whilst both were very good cars, I felt the Skoda was as equally as good, if not better in some areas & considerably cheaper too.

This is my first Skoda, and it certainly won't be my last!

FP

Well I ran a 1.9 TDi 105 Ambiente a few years ago it was a 56 reg.

It was my company car which i ran for 20 months and racked up 80,000 miles and it was faultless nothing broke at all.

Most of the problems listed above are common on all vehicles these days.

Air con systems can break but that is because people dont tend to use them properly.

They should be used all year round and not just in summer.

Dual Mass Flywheels give problems to all makers its just a poor design.

Glow plugs and batteries do wear out thats why the are fairly cheap.

I could go on but you take your chances with all cars.

I am on my 5th Skoda now and still love them. I now have a Superb but only because my company car budget wont let me have another 1.8TSi.

I have in the last 8 years driven over 340,000 in Octavias and would recommend them to anyone.

I've driven my 2008 reg 1.9pd estate 50,000 miles since new and other than 2 sets of front tyres, 1 rear tyre and 1 set of wiper blades, nothing has needed repairing or renewing outside of servicing. The climate control refused to cool for a while one hot day, but even that has never re-occurred. My average mpg is about 54 and it's never needed an oil top-up between services. Everything works as it should and there's no squeaks, rattles or funny noises. The paintwork has the odd small chip mark, but it's bomb-proof compared with all my previous Japanese and French cars.

I do get it serviced exactly as per the book, at a franchised Skoda service centre (VW dealership) and they do some pretty good deals for regular customers. Still the most satisfying, reliable car I've had in 40 years.

I had 2007 Honda Civic 2.2cdti with knocking suspension and had a new clutch at 38k

I looked at both the Audi A3 & VW Golf diesels before I settled on my current car. Whilst both were very good cars, I felt the Skoda was as equally as good, if not better in some areas & considerably cheaper too.

Skoda are certainly better in some areas than the A3 and Golf......and at least equal in other areas as, mechanically they are all exactly the same car.

I do get it serviced exactly as per the book, at a franchised Skoda service centre (VW dealership) and they do some pretty good deals for regular customers.

I use Pulmans too, what sort of deals are you getting!?

Skoda are certainly better in some areas than the A3 and Golf......and at least equal in other areas as, mechanically they are all exactly the same car.

Aye mate, I was aware of that before I chose the Skoda. I really couldn't justify spending an extra £5k for what was essentially the same car.

I've been mildly amused by the reaction of friends when they have been in the Octavia. One in particular took the p*ss no end when I bought the Octavia with the usual round of jokes.

He has since conceded that he had no idea that they had improved so much and has even said he would consider one when he comes to change his Mondeo next year!

Badge snobs really don't know what they're missing do they?

I use Pulmans too, what sort of deals are you getting!?

They usually send me some deals near the time of servicing, but I've been getting free or half price MOT if car is serviced with them, 10% parts discount, special deal on aircon recharge with brake fluid change and reduced price for replacing water pump when timing belt is replaced. Their Skoda servicing prices are well below their VW servicing prices. They also pick up my car from home and deliver it back afterwards - no charge.

Best thing is, there reception staff are also very knowlegeable and I've never had any hassle from Pulmans - which is a new thing to me where garages are concerned.

Aye mate, I was aware of that before I chose the Skoda. I really couldn't justify spending an extra £5k for what was essentially the same car.

I've been mildly amused by the reaction of friends when they have been in the Octavia. One in particular took the p*ss no end when I bought the Octavia with the usual round of jokes.

He has since conceded that he had no idea that they had improved so much and has even said he would consider one when he comes to change his Mondeo next year!

Badge snobs really don't know what they're missing do they?

I got my Octavia from a member of my family (who'd had it since new) at a particularly good price (less than trade in value). When I told a Audi A3 owning work mate, he actually suggested I sell it on for profit and buy something "betta".

I said, "like what, an A3 with twice the mileage for the same price?" He said yeah!.......I explained the whole VAG thing whereupon he scoffed.

When I got my Octavia I challenged him to a game of spot the difference under the bonnet (both 2.0 TDI PD)......he has yet to spot any difference (Excluding the symbols on the acoustic engine cover).

Makes me laugh!

Edited 6 October, 201213 yr by booke23