So my Octavia VRS (2002 hatchback) failed it's MOT yesterday for having both rear springs snapped. The car is on standard springs and I'm looking for standard replacements. Having done a little research I'm concerned I'll end up with springs of the wrong weight, i.e. mk4 Golf springs. Can anyone recommend which springs are a like for like replacement for the standard equipment?

 

I have had a quick search through the forums but I'm unable to find a conclusive answer.

 

Any advice appreciated!

Eurocarparts/carparts4less sell Sachs springs.

 

I've fitted the fronts and they are fine - I'd have no worries fitting the rears. Maybe worth putting in the details for a Golf/Bora/Leon/A3 to see if the part numbers are different. You could also look for the Sachs online parts catalogue.

I would be inclined to go for OEM rear springs from a Skoda dealer, not the cheapest way but you know it works.

 

Part Number is...... 1J0 - 511 - 115AA  (coil spring RS) (Info EKTA)

Colour Code........ 1 Silver paint mark with 3 Blue paint marks  (Info EKTA)

 

NB: If you plan to do towing there are different part numbers and colour codes for the rear springs.

Thank you both, great advice/info.

 

Fortunately a friend of a friend had a used spare set of all four springs which are now in my possession, I know they could also fail at any time but as they're easy to change I figure it's no big deal and for £20 it's worth a punt!

 

Thanks again for the colour code info as it enabled me to confirm these are the correct springs.