hi guys new to the site thought i would say niello before bombarding you with questions lol.never owned a skoda before but have always enjoyed them as taxis on a satarday night. and i am Very intested in buying one BUT its in the 200k club.2002 (02) 1.9tdi elegance with full service history. so im looking for advice on what to look for (noises,rattles ect)also what kind of price to pay. i have added the like to the car http://www.autocityscotland.co.uk/used-cars/skoda-octavia-1-9-tdi-pd-elegance-5dr-glasgow-201236484150618 so have a look and see if you see anything that sticks

Hello again and i hope to be a proper skoda owner in the near future with your advice and help..

Thanks

Alan

Hello Alan and welcome along

Welcome along. I have something similar, not for sale but ill tell ya what I've had to do to it so you know to expect some or all of these things to need doing if not already. Some of this was optional.

Wishbones

Ball joints

Bushes

Track rod ends

Inner tie rods

Cat converter

Dog bone mount

Clutch and flywheel

Rear axle bushes

Pads and discs

Drums n shoes

Handbrake cable

All 4 bearings

Electric window motor

Wiper motor

Shocks and springs

Clutch pedal

Slave cylinder.

That's what I can remember just now, prob did more but that'd do for starters, but I wouldn't have done them if it wasn't worth it. Parts are CHEAP

Also watch out for rot they are starting to go at that age now.

Great reliable cars though.

Ooh MAF

n75

Boost pipes

Vac unit

Power steering pump.

Think that's it.

And you can expect to pay anywhere from 600 to 900 quid for one with those miles.