While searching for an oil leak, I found this random part hanging around near the inlet manifold.

Car is 2004 Octavia Classic 1.9 TDI ALH engine. 90bhp.

252000 miles.

Runs OK.

Does 57mpg.

I have driven it 6000 miles since I got it 10 weeks ago.

What does it do, does it need replacing?

Edited 10 February, 201313 yr by pimpdriver

That will be the electronic vacuum valve for the Anti-shudder butterfly valve which in the EGR assembly. Or at least that is my guess, it should have connectivity for 2 vacuum pipes. It should clip on the underside of EGR assembly I think, mine is broken so I tie-wrapped it into place.

Edited 10 February, 201313 yr by mbames

Thats what the garage said.

Left it as it is!!!

Secure it, so it doesn't drop and melt on the manifold.