Had my 2015 MK3 1.6 CR Tdi in for its yearly taxi inspection and MOT on Thursday. 
 

190k miles and only two advisories (brake pads wearing thin) which I knew about anyway. 
 

In all those miles I’ve replaced one droplink and two front shock absorbers (after 155k) on the suspension.   
 

Still on original clutch and flywheel.  
 

Its cost me about £700 in running costs (tyres/brakes/services) each year except for 2019 when the timing belt and waterpump were done. 
 

A testament to the reliability and build quality of the Octavia, I’d happily recommend these cars to anyone. 
 

We have 12 year age limits on cars in my local authority area but sadly this car will have to go as it has a Euro 5 engine and will be banned from the city centre in 2022.  
 

Not to worry though, a diesel vRS will be its replacement. 😁

Hi GM, a really good testamony for the Mk3, was your car affected by the 'DieselGate' issue - and, if so, did you have the 'FIX' installed?

Always good to see positive feed back on a car that's done lots of miles but probably had regular servicing. 

 

Do you get it serviced alot more regularly than manufacturer recommendations?

 

Given the wear and tear it must get as a taxi, any interior issues of note, seats, handles, locks etc? 

On 03/04/2021 at 20:41, paulski said:

Always good to see positive feed back on a car that's done lots of miles but probably had regular servicing. 

 

Do you get it serviced alot more regularly than manufacturer recommendations?

 

Given the wear and tear it must get as a taxi, any interior issues of note, seats, handles, locks etc? 

It gets a full service every 9k miles (oil+filter, air filter and fuel filter). I’ve never had the air con regassed either and it’s still icy cold. 
 

Only interior wear is the gearstick knob and gaiter are being worn. The near side rear door seal has a tear due to passengers using that side more often. The drivers seat has some wear and the front interior light done switch is broken (more down to me than a fault with the part). The interior has held up very well and passengers often ask if it is a new car. I’ve kept a cover on the steering wheel so it’s as new. 

On 03/04/2021 at 13:05, Warrior193 said:

Hi GM, a really good testamony for the Mk3, was your car affected by the 'DieselGate' issue - and, if so, did you have the 'FIX' installed?

I got the car at two years old and 11k miles so I’m not sure. 

Spoke to soon.  
 

Car needs a gearbox rebuild.