Hi knowledgeable people,

I want to replace the extremely crusty rear shocks on my octy estate but struggling to find anyone who recognises the OEM code: 5Q0 512 011 MP. Seen plenty of 513 versions and VW listed units with different final letters. Its a CUNA 184 estate, 2wd.

Please can anyone advise what replacement model I need and where best to buy? I was assuming Bilstein/Monroe and usually use GSF or AutoDoc.

Thank you

Christian

@Carlston Might be able to help with this.

That part number ending 011 isn't the shock part number, I suspect.

It'll be a sub-part number or some such.

I'll message you to request VIN, so I csn look up correct number for you.

Edited 14 March14 Mar by Breezy_Pete

5Q0513029KD rear shock absorbers are listed against build codes 0N4+1JC+1X0+K8D (and manufactured after 05.10.2015)

VW Codes Decoder

0N4 independent rear suspension

1JC lowered ride height

1X0 front wheel drive

K8D estate

Octavia MK3 parts catalog

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/5/511/511001

Edited 15 March15 Mar by Carlston

Rear shocks for this VIN are showing as 5Q0 513 029 KF, which was dropped Sept 1st 2023 and replaced with 5Q0 513 029 RR.

RRP is £119.50 + VAT each, from Skoda in UK currently.

On 15/03/2026 at 08:57, Breezy_Pete said:

Rear shocks for this VIN are showing as 5Q0 513 029 KF, which was dropped Sept 1st 2023 and replaced with 5Q0 513 029 RR.

5Q0513029KF rear shock absorbers are listed against build codes 1JE+1X0+K8D (for vehicles manufactured after 05.10.2015).

When searching for aftermarket rear shock absorbers, it's better to search for the earlier 5Q0513029KF OEM part number rather than the later 5Q0513029RR OEM part number...because the listings for most aftermarket rear shock absorbers that might be suitable haven't been updated to the later OEM part number.

Bear in mind, that most aftermarket rear shock absorbers are sold to replace a huge range of OEM part numbers...so may not be a close match to the original Skoda parts. For example, KYB 3448024 is sold to replace rear shock absorbers with lowered ride height, standard ride height, and increased ride height, ie. a one size fits all approach.

Edited 16 March16 Mar by Carlston

Thanks for that. I found plenty of options for the KF code. Waited for max AutoDOC discount and bought a pair of Meyle shocks... I've had success with that brand before and as far as I can find, they're rated as OEM quality. We'll see..

Cheers

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