Hello thinking of buying my girlfriends dads Mk1 Octavia Ambiance on an 04 plate with 100k on the clock for £1500, but there are a few issues and I wanted some advice.

1. The drivers door electric mirror and remote locking dont work so I took it to "Smiths Auto's" in Bristol for a look and they have said there is a motor / modual in the door which is corroded and rusting away. Also its about £100 for a new one and £80 to fit, I have used them many times before so I trust there advice. My question is does anyone else have this problem? is it common? and is it worth going to the car breakers??

2. There is a knocking in the front when I go over bumps or pot holes. Sounds a bit like a worn bush, maybe anti-roll bar links etc??

3. Less important but are there different trim levels etc. I have no arm rest, only 1 drinks holder and a tape player lol. Once again I could hit the car breakers.

Would be grateful for any feed back

Should also point out it has FSH.

Welcome 

 

You'll be best to ask or search in the Mk1 Octavia section, I can't comment on the door issue but the knocking could be a number of things, anti-roll bar, wishbone, even exhaust mount, it's just pinpointing it.

 

There is a car parts for sale section on here might be worth looking at for the interior stuff, but if you're getting rid of the tape player I'd recommend an after-market stereo, the OEM ones are pretty rubbish TBH. 

Hi and welcome aboard.