I've saved an Octavia MK2 and it's back on the road after being left to rot but I'm not sure what needs to be checked before I start putting big miles on it. It's a 56 plate PD140 4x4 Estate with just 3k on the clock from new. Just wondering if I should change diff oil or anything else for the 4x4 system. 

 

The fuel tank has been drained and filled with fresh fuel and I've changed the engine oil and filter. The fuel filter is done too. Clutch slave had failed so it's also had a full clutch kit and DMF to get it back on the road. Brake master was also stuck solid so that's been changed too. It's nice to drive just not sure what to look for with the 4x4 systems on these cars. 

Edited 22 July, 20241 yr by Dieselgate4x4

Welcome.

 

Is that really just 3,000 miles on the clock?

When was it last MOT,d or taxed? 

 

I would be servicing the AWD system.

Yep one elderly owner from new. Basically never driven. Last time it was on the road was 2019.

3k on the clock? That's an amazing find! My main concern would be anything made from rubber. I'd be changing the timing and aux belts as soon as possible. Then my main priority would be have a good look at the state of the calipers and replace discs and pads. 

 

These don't normally rust, but do give it a good looking at all round in case it's been sat with moisture trapped somewhere.  

That's a cracking find...   We loved ours!! 

The timing belt was replaced with the water pump just before it was parked up in 2019 so that should be ok I think. I've fitted four new discs and pads all round as they were really rusty. Aux belt seems ok for now. 

We have seen the before pics how about some after one's, so we can see the difference. Good find!.

Might be worth checking the propshaft couplings but at that low mileage they're probably ok.  You'll soon hear if not as there'll be a drone at 2300rpm in top gear.