....the 1Z5 model with a 1.8 BZB engine. Autodoc states my Octy is a 1U5 😁

Parts catalogue says 1K5253609E. Details HERE.

thanks Mike....wow!!!! Steep prices. I'm used to paying 50 quid give or take for my 70s-90s fleet

19 minutes ago, sierra3dr said:

Steep prices. I'm used to paying 50 quid give or take for my 70s-90s fleet

Those prices will likely be 'official' Skoda prices. Take a look at one of the Euro suppliers - such as skoda-parts.com - or aliexpress.com in China.

My 2009 1.8 TSI exhaust broke earlier this year, just where the pipe joins the middle box, hunted around and the price for that was £700 plus, and a six month wait for the replacement section, could not wait that long as it is a used daily, for the whole system i was quoted £1500.

Checked around the local custom exhaust fabricators and got the complete system replaced in stainless steel for £750, with ten year guarantee.

As an aside looking for a new battery, no designation in the handbook of size physical or Ah needed, anybody got any ideas for this?

On 15/12/2025 at 19:19, Stuartqaqc said:

looking for a new battery, no designation in the handbook of size physical or Ah needed

Try Tayna batteries. Prices fairly good and next day delivery. Have used them a good few times and so far so good. Most petrols are 027 battery but random ones are 096 (same as diesel) Think from memory 096 is physicaly longer but both fit.(check first)

The 096 is also highter Ah and more capacity so probably fitted to car with all extra electrics. I have an 096 in my 1.6tdi but the insulated battery cover is too small so should probably have an 027

Alasdair

+1 for Tayna.

On 15/12/2025 at 19:19, Stuartqaqc said:

As an aside looking for a new battery, no designation in the handbook of size physical or Ah needed, anybody got any ideas for this?

I get my batteries from Advanced batteries in Bredbury and looking at their batteries,priced at circa 60 quid. And they last about 6 years give or take. Perhaps you will have a similar supplier in your area

Edited 20 December, 202520 Dec by sierra3dr

And you'll need circa 600 cca's