So my Octavia 1.8 TSI (2010) just died after 140K KM. It's the good old issue of TSI engines burning oil discussed at length here in the forum:

 

 

I did enjoy the car, so I am considering getting another, second hand, Octavia.

 

How to look for and pick one with an engine that does not have the same issue? Can I limit the search based on the production date?

 

Thank you.

Should I just avoid ALL 1.8 and 2.0 TSI engines? 

I'm unsure on the TSI engines but i've owned 2 BWA engined octavias (tfsi) and never had any noticeable oil consumption

What about a 1.4 TSI?

 

They don't have any oil issues.

I have a 62 plate estate with the 1.4 engine mated to the 7 speed dsg box. Car has done over 60k with myself putting around 20k miles on it and the only problem I've had is to put a new water pump on it,tomorrow in fact. No oil or coolant loss excellent mpg, over 42 mpg, since I've had it. A really great drive even fully loaded with 4 passengers.

The 2.0FSI has been good for six years, it's now 16 years old/101,000 miles

Had the belts done when we got it, doesn't use oil, still goes very well!

On 11/10/2021 at 17:28, leginegdoh said:

I have a 62 plate estate with the 1.4 engine mated to the 7 speed dsg box. Car has done over 60k with myself putting around 20k miles on it and the only problem I've had is to put a new water pump on it,tomorrow in fact. No oil or coolant loss excellent mpg, over 42 mpg, since I've had it. A really great drive even fully loaded with 4 passengers.

At least the water pump is a doddle to change as it's driven from the aux belt and not a timing belt or chain.

 

I've also had my estate fully loaded up with 3 adults, a dog, boot full to the roof and 3 bikes on the tow bar. Up and down mountain roads etc and zero problems. Never felt underpowered or laboured.

Scraper ring problem was fixed in 2011 so a 2012 tsi should be ok