Hi,

 

Was in looking at an Octavia VRS, registration SB59 XTO (2010) with 2.0l tsi engine and manual gearbox, in race blue. Car is in a Skoda Dealer and has appoved used stickers on it which I think means it's backed up warranty wise by SUK.

 

Does anyone know anything about this particular car? We've got a mk2 Fabia Vrs that had an engine replacement (all fine now thankfully) and were keeping that car, I was looking at this Octavia and came in here to do a bit of research on ownership pro's and cons (accepting more people likely to moan than pay compliments) and got quite a shock to see that there are some that have had engine problems here as well.

 

Am I unnecessarily worrying? Car is one owner, FSSH and 54k on clock.

 

Thanks

Although I don't know anything about that particular car, I have recently bought a late 2011 VRS tfsi in race blue myself. The common inlet manifold fault appeared 2 weeks into ownership and needed a replacement, but at least it was accepted on a warranty claim. What I am really saying is, I am so happy with the car, even if I had to pay the £500 bill for the new manifold, my opinion would not change. Good level of equipment, a comfortable ride and ample power when you need it. They do tend to sell over book price mind, but a good petrol model is scarce. It really is a quality car, buy it.    

Although I don't know anything about that particular car, I have recently bought a late 2011 VRS tfsi in race blue myself. The common inlet manifold fault appeared 2 weeks into ownership and needed a replacement, but at least it was accepted on a warranty claim. What I am really saying is, I am so happy with the car, even if I had to pay the £500 bill for the new manifold, my opinion would not change. Good level of equipment, a comfortable ride and ample power when you need it. They do tend to sell over book price mind, but a good petrol model is scarce. It really is a quality car, buy it.    

May I ask what this fault is?

Hi,

 

Was in looking at an Octavia VRS, registration SB59 XTO (2010) with 2.0l tsi engine and manual gearbox, in race blue. Car is in a Skoda Dealer and has appoved used stickers on it which I think means it's backed up warranty wise by SUK.

 

Does anyone know anything about this particular car? We've got a mk2 Fabia Vrs that had an engine replacement (all fine now thankfully) and were keeping that car, I was looking at this Octavia and came in here to do a bit of research on ownership pro's and cons (accepting more people likely to moan than pay compliments) and got quite a shock to see that there are some that have had engine problems here as well.

 

Am I unnecessarily worrying? Car is one owner, FSSH and 54k on clock.

 

Thanks

 

I bought my 59 plate TSI from a Skoda dealer. You'll get the 1 year warranty and roadside assistance. I bought mine with 55k on the clock and full history so very similar car to yours. Not had any major issues with mine in 3-4 months of ownership. As roaddetective said, a good petrol is quite hard to find.

 

Be interested to know more about this manifold fault and the symptoms?

I wouldn't shy away from buying a TSI, but I'd do 2 things

 

1 - make sure the service history is bang on and has been done at all skoda main dealers. Plenty of stories of Skoda wriggling out of decent goodwill contributions on cars over 3 years old because of a non Skoda history

 

2 - Budget a few hundred quid to have the revised tensioner fitted - or better still, ask the supplying dealer to do it as part of the deal

The manifold fault is well documented on this forum. It initially throws up the engine management light. The fault code comes up as P2015 inlet manifold. Mine did not affect performance, where sometimes it does. When it was taken apart one of the swirl flaps had some wear and a small chip on it. Skoda are not the only ones with the problem of inlet swirl flaps. Even my previous car, a Mazda 3 2.0ltr sport needed another inlet manifold, except with the Mazda it was initially an inlet rattle. The last problem just before I sold the Mazda was the manifold. The first fault just after buying the VRS was the manifold. Bad luck for me I guess. Even when I took my car to the garage to get it fixed, there was a BMW on the ramp. You guessed it, inlet manifold swirl flaps!! They however do a fix for the BMW where you take the flaps completely out and put blanking plates in. Don't think there is a fix for the VRS yet. These bloomin flaps are meant to aid emissions, but I wish inlet manifolds were as they used to be, just holes where the air goes in. Simples!

Mine has had the p2015 coming on and off for about 6 months.

Was quoted about £700 from my main dealer to solve the problem.... (new inlet manifold)

They were good enough to check it over and advise that all seems to be working ok with it, and they reset it and passed the MOT ok.

Once again, the light came back on a day or 2 later.

So, its just a case of live with the light on the dash or cough up £700

 

Car is running great, so i'm living with the light!

 

Steve

Mine was also running great with the engine light on and whenever I reset it, it came back on after a day or so. The problem was, when the mechanic took the manifold off, it had a small part of one of the flaps missing, so was in effect slowly breaking up. Glad I had it replaced, although it does not mean your manifold has this sort of problem. Your swirl flaps might just be sticking. 

If you ever decide to get a new manifold fitted, avoid main dealers. Although I had mine done under warranty and I did not have to pay, the bill at my local independant garage was just over £500. All genuine parts of course. The manifold cost £274 and the rest was 4 hours labour. Main dealer hourly rates are bloomin high!!