9 hours ago, EnterName said:

Was that part number 5Q0971813A for the battery terminal cover?

Exactly, that's the part I purchased.

 

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Both of my Octavia's (1.4TSI and 1.8TSI) have had the full battery cover, sides & top.

I've now received and mounted the cover, so all done :)

Thanks for the tips everyone

Looks smart that battery cover, now do bonnet  gas strut mod.  It's bliss having it lift up effortlessly. 

17 minutes ago, paulski said:

Looks smart that battery cover, now do bonnet  gas strut mod.  It's bliss having it lift up effortlessly. 

Agree re. gas struts for the hood, makes those engine bay checks easier. I really don't get the (seemingly common) modern trend of leaving it until a warning light flags - rather than doing regular checks.