21 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

MY23 cars are built from approx August 22 to July 23

 

12 hours ago, SkOmk4 said:

Mine was recently produced sometime between mid-August and August 31st, but VIN indicates MY22.

I did say approx 

On 09/09/2022 at 19:39, delicolor said:

I’ve now pulled the plug on my Octavia IV lease.

 

I would have stuck it out, but my Mum died, and we no longer need the big boot for the wheelchair.

 

I asked Lings to suggest something PHEV but shorter/cheaper. They told the Kia Niro 2 December delivery. I went down to our local Kia dealer to sit in one, and they had a 2019 plate Kia Niro 3 on the forecourt for £10k cheaper with 17,500 on the clock, so I have reverted to my old approach of buying not too old used cars.

 

I don’t get keyless entry (it is on the latest iteration), but I can live with that.

My condolences for your loss. I feel you because I am in the same situation as you were/are. My mom died, too, in July this year. Last year when I placed the order, I was hoping I'd be able to drive her in a new car. Sadly she passed prior. I like the Octavia model also because of the large boot, that's why I ordered it. I used the existing car (I would have been using the new one) for the same reason as you, to pack it with a wheelchair and rollator.  I had the same dilemma as you, to cancel the order and buy something smaller and cheaper or keep the order. I decided on the latter. I've been waiting for it for 14 months, and now it has already been confirmed a build date. The existing car I have has quite some years, too, and it's time to upgrade to a new one.

 

So many things have changed during this waiting period...

14 minutes ago, AudreySI said:

My condolences for your loss. I feel you because I am in the same situation as you were/are. My mom died, too, in July this year. Last year when I placed the order, I was hoping I'd be able to drive her in a new car. Sadly she passed prior. I like the Octavia model also because of the large boot, that's why I ordered it. I used the existing car (I would have been using the new one) for the same reason as you, to pack it with a wheelchair and rollator.  I had the same dilemma as you, to cancel the order and buy something smaller and cheaper or keep the order. I decided on the latter. I've been waiting for it for 14 months, and now it has already been confirmed a build date. The existing car I have has quite some years, too, and it's time to upgrade to a new one.

 

So many things have changed during this waiting period...

So sorry for your loss, dear 😞

6 hours ago, AudreySI said:

My condolences for your loss. I feel you because I am in the same situation as you were/are. My mom died, too, in July this year. Last year when I placed the order, I was hoping I'd be able to drive her in a new car. Sadly she passed prior. I like the Octavia model also because of the large boot, that's why I ordered it. I used the existing car (I would have been using the new one) for the same reason as you, to pack it with a wheelchair and rollator.  I had the same dilemma as you, to cancel the order and buy something smaller and cheaper or keep the order. I decided on the latter. I've been waiting for it for 14 months, and now it has already been confirmed a build date. The existing car I have has quite some years, too, and it's time to upgrade to a new one.

 

So many things have changed during this waiting period...

My  condolences

@nauticat

@Ajdolin

 

Thank you! Hvala! 

On 09/09/2022 at 22:15, nauticat said:

Does MY2023 mean I get the facelift model?

No official information about the facelift, so no.

Hey all 😊

Short update: my finished car is still waiting for transport from Cz. I guess now the quantity surprised them and can’t keep up with the trucks 🤪

Hopefully it arrives some time next week, until then I am due for a short visit to the dealer for paperwork. I’m kinda in the dark here, haven’t had a brand new car yet 😊

It’s been surprisingly quiet here knowing that most of the banked cars is now finished?

Edited 12 September, 20223 yr by Ajdolin

My car arrived last week but I still don't have a pickup date because my dealer still hasn't prepared the paperwork. They HOPE I will be able to pick up the car by the end of this week

I have visited my dealer today, we checked the system and production date is set to 9 week of 2023, so if it goes according to schedule and i 'm luck lol, i should get the car by the end of march. What is really crazy. Car was ordered in august of 2021. So total delivery time will be approx 19 months.  

1 hour ago, Semiconductor34 said:

I have visited my dealer today, we checked the system and production date is set to 9 week of 2023, so if it goes according to schedule and i 'm luck lol, i should get the car by the end of march. What is really crazy. Car was ordered in august of 2021. So total delivery time will be approx 19 months.  

 

Ouch. I see you also have 1,5 e-Tec. Looks like I should expect mine somewhere around April-May or even later, given that I have a few "problematic" options..

On 09/09/2022 at 12:04, SkOmk4 said:

I was also asking if I could add any option to the initial order and they told me that ANY modification (adding, not removing options) would push my order back at the end of the waiting list. It really doesn't make any sense. That was about 10-11 months ago, before the factory fire, before the war and the consequent delays caused by components produced in Ukraine. The only modifications were those that they proposed - removal of park assist and reverse camera. I'll never know if that helped or not the "faster" production of the car...

 

I was able to add anything I want to the car till this month. Dealer also said this won't push my order to the end of the waiting list. I added things like heated steering wheel, heated seats, child lock, sun blinds, heated windshield... There was also no request from Skoda about the reverse camera, so it is still in the order. I also don't think cameras are still a problem, because it is again available for order in the configurator.

I heard from the dealer today. My VRS has arrived and I can collect it next Tuesday. Yay!!

5 minutes ago, Monkey07 said:

I heard from the dealer today. My VRS has arrived and I can collect it next Tuesday. Yay!!

Monkey07 did not see you on the dekivery spreadsheet.

5 minutes ago, BRSEngineer said:

Monkey07 did not see you on the dekivery spreadsheet.

Hi, no sorry I never filled it in. Was a VRS hatch TDI 4x4 ordered 11th August 2021 in the UK.

Edited 13 September, 20223 yr by Monkey07
Add info

6 hours ago, MaximusMeridius said:

 

I was able to add anything I want to the car till this month. Dealer also said this won't push my order to the end of the waiting list. I added things like heated steering wheel, heated seats, child lock, sun blinds, heated windshield... There was also no request from Skoda about the reverse camera, so it is still in the order. I also don't think cameras are still a problem, because it is again available for order in the configurator.

Mine has been delivered (not yet to me 😁) with reverse camera so yours should be too.

 

 

Edit: I just updated the spreadsheet, there haven't been many deliveries 😞

Edited 13 September, 20223 yr by nauticat

8 hours ago, Semiconductor34 said:

I have visited my dealer today, we checked the system and production date is set to 9 week of 2023, so if it goes according to schedule and i 'm luck lol, i should get the car by the end of march. What is really crazy. Car was ordered in august of 2021. So total delivery time will be approx 19 months.  

So we are in the same boat, I ordered my in July 2021 and the last infoation is that it probably will be ready in February 2023. 🙄

2 hours ago, KR0K0DILL said:

So we are in the same boat, I ordered my in July 2021 and the last infoation is that it probably will be ready in February 2023. 🙄

To be honest , as the things go i have doubts that i will get car before summer.  But let's hope for the best.  

On 06/09/2022 at 07:43, MaximusMeridius said:

I don't know if most people are still updating that spreadsheet, but judging by comments here, I am the only one here pushing almost 14 months now without estimated delivery date. Anyone still here whose order date is before mine and is without production date? 😞

I ordered mine august 21 and still no peep out of them. Keeps getting pushed back current working estimate is late november

My order was placed in late March 2022 - VRS 2l petrol DSG estate with DCC and camera.

The order was for a car that was already ordered back in October 2021, I am lead to believe, so I was jumping the queue. The promised delivery of "September 2022 or sooner" is not happening. I have been given a build week now though - Week 40 or 3rd October this year. I will see. Mixed emotions as I turned down a car in late 2021 as I was nervous about buying a car I've never driven - ironically that would almost certainly have been with me by now, instead I waited around 5 months, paid more money, and still ordered one without a drive first. You live and learn... Eek!

Like many, I am frustrated with the wait and have a current car to sell on, but I'm grateful it's mine to sell once the loan is repaid so I can technically wait. Doesn't help that I've had to service MOT and put tyres on it in the mean time but it's no longer worth me pulling out, as I will still want and need a new car. Hugely disappointed to hear about facelift models coming, I would say though that this is so rare on UK roads as far as I can tell, I'm hopeful it won't matter too much. Plus unless waiting times decrease a lot, it'll be another year before they hit the roads I hope. Still - bitter taste in my mouth having heard rumours about it being out next year.

Anyone got a decent few photos of a blue estate vrs to keep me positive in the mean time

Cheers all.

Congrats on your purchase and good luck with the delivery 😉 There is a picture thread you can check, it's been silent lately so it's not on the 1st page: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/488077-skoda-octavia-iv-pictures-thread/page/15/

 

Given the current wait times and expected deliveries for new orders, my guess is that we will wait at least another couple of years before the first facelits start hitting the road

5 hours ago, thommo41 said:

My order was placed in late March 2022 - VRS 2l petrol DSG estate with DCC and camera.

The order was for a car that was already ordered back in October 2021, I am lead to believe, so I was jumping the queue. The promised delivery of "September 2022 or sooner" is not happening. I have been given a build week now though - Week 40 or 3rd October this year. I will see. Mixed emotions as I turned down a car in late 2021 as I was nervous about buying a car I've never driven - ironically that would almost certainly have been with me by now, instead I waited around 5 months, paid more money, and still ordered one without a drive first. You live and learn... Eek!

Like many, I am frustrated with the wait and have a current car to sell on, but I'm grateful it's mine to sell once the loan is repaid so I can technically wait. Doesn't help that I've had to service MOT and put tyres on it in the mean time but it's no longer worth me pulling out, as I will still want and need a new car. Hugely disappointed to hear about facelift models coming, I would say though that this is so rare on UK roads as far as I can tell, I'm hopeful it won't matter too much. Plus unless waiting times decrease a lot, it'll be another year before they hit the roads I hope. Still - bitter taste in my mouth having heard rumours about it being out next year.

Anyone got a decent few photos of a blue estate vrs to keep me positive in the mean time

Cheers all.

 

We understand your frustration. I ordered in July 21 and still no car (planned like yours in Week 40), so even if you took over October 21 order in comparison to others, the wait is currently not that terrible yet. For me it is already 14 months since the order. If mine is made by some miracle in week 40 + transport + papers, that will mean almost 16 months till delivery. This is a disgrace. 🤮

Hello!

Somewhat good news I got a build date week 41but nothing else no prediction on posdible delivery.

3 hours ago, MaximusMeridius said:

planned like yours in Week 40

I made a mistake. Mine is planned in week 43 currently. FML.

Edited 14 September, 20223 yr by MaximusMeridius

@Ajdolindid you get any news about your vehicle? I am also from Slovenia and I have also get the same news few days ago that I will get my OCtavia in next 14 days. And yes my vehicle was also banked few months ago for missing parts. 
 

I hope you get good news soon. 
 

 

Translation from this week union report:

 

M13 Octavia - On assembly runs 70 cars over schedule, the net work in progress is now 584 cars. This week, production in M13 is moving along 1.03 min./car, which is 413 cars per shift, i.e. 1,239 cars per day. Last week, employees produced a total of 6,229 cars, of which 4,609 Octavia A8s and 1,620 Enyaqs. They were processed last week all unfinished cars.

 

In the next week, unfortunately, in to a greater extent, especially in Mladá Boleslav, the cancellation of shifts is returning. Management of Trade Unions KOVO discussed the situation with Škoda on Monday and was again in favor of the affected parties compensation of employees negotiated in the amount of 80 percent of the average wage, where personal evaluation, bonuses and other payments are also taken into account, i.e. approx at the level of daily earnings. In the next (38th calendar week) employees will be off, mainly in assembly and in the welding shop MB I. The welding shop cancels all nights shifts, assembly of MB I, as well as paint shop MB B, will not run on Monday afternoon and on all subsequent days night shifts. In the welding shop and on assembly MB II will not take place at night from Sunday to Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoon shifts. The MB A paint shop has a nightstand for everyone and most afternoon shifts scheduled production in limited mode, Saturday morning shift se will not take place. There will be some related to this shifts in a limited regime in the press shops. In Kvasiny, there will only be a limited regime in the Saturday afternoon shift in the KV A welding shop, other operations they drive without restriction. Cancels in the component area night shift from Sunday to Monday and at the end of the week all shifts starting Friday morning for cylinder head machining, block machining, connecting rod machining and plasma operation. In addition, Friday shifts are cancelled on the assembly of EA 211 engines. At the beginning of next week, production of PHEV batteries will stop, in all Monday shifts. MEB batteries will be installed on Monday, Thursday and Friday in limited mode. Disrupts with also weekend shifts at the foundry machining block M6. On gearboxes DQ 200 ve It peaks at the end of the week on Friday and in some operations even on the weekend provides for a limited mode of production. The DQ forge will run in limited mode all week. Also in limited mode throughout week, the CKD center will go. Specifically, the affected employees are always informed by their supervisor.