The drivers door internal release lever seems to be partially broken, it still operates but flops around a bit and can be pushed in and out, it feels like the plastic around the pivot point has broken but it can still bear against the pivot to release. I am using the passenger handle as a reference and its solid and does not move

 

Is this a common fault?

 

Does it need prompt action to prevent the door becoming locked and/or inoperable?

 

Or are they all like that sir! and just put up with it because a new one will soon go the same way?

 

Thanks in advance.

No they aren't all like that, and no it isn't a common problem, in fact I've never seen it mentioned in the past.

Sounds like the pivot has broken.

Strange that you should say that, after posting I did some Googling and there were loads of threads on this and other forums about the problem.

 

Seemingly its the handle from the Octavia 2 minus the chrome plating which was used and is very weak, the chrome ones dont break, must be a different plastic as I cant see the decorative chrome making it stronger.

 

Agreed, it feels like the pivot.