Hi everyone,

I know there are quite a few threads about jacking points, but I couldn't find an answer to this specific question.

My Octavia has this rubber mount located just behind the pinch weld, and it looks very similar to the VAG OEM jacking point.

Is it safe to lift the car using a floor jack on this point, or to place a jack stand under it to support the vehicle?

I've attached a photo of the part I'm referring to.

Thanks in advance!

Was this car bought used, if so I'd reckon that the previous owner fitted these Audi TT Mk1 jacking point protectors, and either did not bother to also fit the hard plastic locking element to them - or, attempted to remove them before the sale but failed to get the rubber part out of the body.

I'd be a bit wary about using these rubber pads until you have bought the plastic locking element that fits inside them.

If you need the part number for the hard plastic locking element I can find it and hand it over - there should be 4 of these pads - do none of them have a hard plastic locking element fitted into them?

13 hours ago, rum4mo said:

Was this car bought used, if so I'd reckon that the previous owner fitted these Audi TT Mk1 jacking point protectors, and either did not bother to also fit the hard plastic locking element to them - or, attempted to remove them before the sale but failed to get the rubber part out of the body.

I'd be a bit wary about using these rubber pads until you have bought the plastic locking element that fits inside them.

If you need the part number for the hard plastic locking element I can find it and hand it over - there should be 4 of these pads - do none of them have a hard plastic locking element fitted into them?

Yeah it was bought used. I saw powerflex was selling this and i was thinking it’s same thing.

If you could give me part number i would appreciate it.

Can i lift it up using hockey puck while i wait for this to arrive as i want to do oil change, thanks!

From VW Group, ie Audi TT Mk1, these jacking point protectors came as 2 parts, first you'd remove the cover that was fitted to cover these 4 holes in the body, then press in the rubber part 8N0 804 583, once it was fully located in the body, you'd fit the hard plastic locking peg part number 8N0 803 855 normally by jacking up under it with a suitably sized socket on the trolley jack saddle - and continue jacking until it "pop'd" fully into its location. After that has been done, the rubber protector is locked in position and the hard plastic flat top'd peg it there for you to safely jack up under.

If I was you, I'd be removing these rubber protectors until you can get hold of the hard plastic peg parts - and just jack up under the body at these points using a suitable material to cushion between the trolley jack saddle and the metal of the car body.

Now for the bad news, I've just checked an online VW Group parts listing and while the rubber parts are still available, the hard plastic peg part was dropped by VW Group in 01/04/2023 with no replacement provided.

Maybe the Powerflex etc kits still have their own version of these hard plastic pegs, and maybe this explains why your car has the rubber parts fitted but no hard plastic pegs!

Edited 15 July15 Jul by rum4mo
Missed out a part number!

6 hours ago, rum4mo said:

From VW Group, ie Audi TT Mk1, these jacking point protectors came as 2 parts, first you'd remove the cover that was fitted to cover these 4 holes in the body, then press in the rubber part 8N0 804 583, once it was fully located in the body, you'd fit the hard plastic locking peg part number 8N0 803 855 normally by jacking up under it with a suitably sized socket on the trolley jack saddle - and continue jacking until it "pop'd" fully into its location. After that has been done, the rubber protector is locked in position and the hard plastic flat top'd peg it there for you to safely jack up under.

If I was you, I'd be removing these rubber protectors until you can get hold of the hard plastic peg parts - and just jack up under the body at these points using a suitable material to cushion between the trolley jack saddle and the metal of the car body.

Now for the bad news, I've just checked an online VW Group parts listing and while the rubber parts are still available, the hard plastic peg part was dropped by VW Group in 01/04/2023 with no replacement provided.

Maybe the Powerflex etc kits still have their own version of these hard plastic pegs, and maybe this explains why your car has the rubber parts fitted but no hard plastic pegs!

I appreciate your help, thank you for great explanation!
I was searching on google around europe for this hard plastic pegs and i didn't find any haha..

Also found some Powerflex and ECS Tuning adapters for ~40-60eur per piece but problem is they are inserted inside the hard plastic part that i'm missing..

Time to search for this parts across the internet and junkyards 😅

That’s annoying, I tried to remove them from my wife’s 2002 Polo - on the day we went to collect her new 2015 Polo, but unfortunately I had not left enough time to get the hard plastic peg bits out! So I had to buy a new set for that car, hopefully I’ll plan ahead a bit better when that 2015 Polo runs out of useful life!

A little late to this, however I have just purchased my 2016 VRS Estate.

Are these four lift points approved by Skoda as there is no mention of them in the Owners Manual and I don't yet have a workshop manual to check for any references in that.

I did spot these at Powerflex that appear to fit in the four locations discussed but are different to the Audi / ECS one referred to earlier. Has anyone tried these? https://www.powerflex.co.uk/product-details/Jacking+Point+Insert+/13883.html

These Powerflex ones look like a good idea, I am never that comfortable using the pinch welds.

Are these a fit a forget solution and where exactly do they fit?

Interested to know more. My mk2 octavia has already sill damage from previous owner/garage lifting it probably slightly wrong place. I too am not happy lifting on pinch welds either. Older cars I have had had a definite block in chassis that you put jack under. Lifting car with sill may be fine for changing a wheel but not if working on it. I generally try at front to get under console or at rear under control arm where it meets chassis. Then as a safety point put axle stand under pinch weld.

Alasdair

On 30/10/2026 at 17:45, Pittsy said:

These Powerflex ones look like a good idea, I am never that comfortable using the pinch welds.

Are these a fit a forget solution and where exactly do they fit?

Take a look a this thread that should answer your questions: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/351208-trolley-jacking-points/

I think using the pinch welds is fine strength wise but not with the she standard jack for more than a wheel change as it is very likely to slide off. MY plan is to Lift on the pads then support on the pinch welds with axle stands (With appropriate adapters).

I'm looking to get some of these Powerflex pads but was hoping someone on here could first offer some advice as to whether the points are recommended by Skoda.

Edited yesterday at 18:331 day by Legend88

Bit late to this, sorry.

I use the inserts on my Octavia. Rather than having them in permanently, I have sliced the flange off and am able to pop them in an out as required. The first time I used them, I pushed one into the hole and ended up having to drill and cut it out.

The pinch welds are only designed to be used when on a proper lift, or in an emergency. Everything else should be done via the frame points, or the subframe.

I have the cut out/slotted jack pad, which only ruins the underseal. The insert is the one you want, but make sure you don't get it stuck like me.

They can go at the front, or the rear, and the rear has two positions for them.

8 hours ago, OccyVRS said:

Bit late to this, sorry.

I use the inserts on my Octavia. Rather than having them in permanently, I have sliced the flange off and am able to pop them in an out as required. The first time I used them, I pushed one into the hole and ended up having to drill and cut it out.

The pinch welds are only designed to be used when on a proper lift, or in an emergency. Everything else should be done via the frame points, or the subframe.

I have the cut out/slotted jack pad, which only ruins the underseal. The insert is the one you want, but make sure you don't get it stuck like me.

They can go at the front, or the rear, and the rear has two positions for them.

Hi OccyVRS,

Thanks for that it's great to hear from someone who has used the Powerflex adaprers before I commit to purchase.

Is their any reason that you remove them each time? Worry they might fall out?

2 hours ago, Legend88 said:

Hi OccyVRS,

Thanks for that it's great to hear from someone who has used the Powerflex adaprers before I commit to purchase.

Is their any reason that you remove them each time? Worry they might fall out?

It’s just preference so far - I don’t lift the car enough to warrant spending £90 on four. One does the job!

Trust me, they aren’t falling out. I ended up having to drill, cut and pry the first one out. Once they go in, they’re in!

7 hours ago, OccyVRS said:

It’s just preference so far - I don’t lift the car enough to warrant spending £90 on four. One does the job!

Trust me, they aren’t falling out. I ended up having to drill, cut and pry the first one out. Once they go in, they’re in!

Thanks,

My plan was to fit a set and leave them there. How do they fit at the front, do the removable covers fit back over the top or do you need to leave them off? If the covers foul the pads, maybe they can be modified by cutting out a circle around them, obviously leaving enough clearance for the jack.

I've found this set of OE pads which come with modified front covers. More expensive .. mmmm... https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/976-12156-genuine-vag-jacking-point-replacemementupgrade-kit-mqb-platform.html#/1013-jacking_point_options-skoda_octavia_mk3

Not sure why the MK7 Golf version which is cheaper is not the same as that that shown for the Octavia III. The rear is different, wonder if it fits?

34 minutes ago, Legend88 said:

Thanks,

My plan was to fit a set and leave them there. How do they fit at the front, do the removable covers fit back over the top or do you need to leave them off? If the covers foul the pads, maybe they can be modified by cutting out a circle around them, obviously leaving enough clearance for the jack.

I've found this set of OE pads which come with modified front covers. More expensive .. mmmm... https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/976-12156-genuine-vag-jacking-point-replacemementupgrade-kit-mqb-platform.html#/1013-jacking_point_options-skoda_octavia_mk3

Not sure why the MK7 Golf version which is cheaper is not the same as that that shown for the Octavia III. The rear is different, wonder if it fits?

The undertray design is different, IIRC. The two small covers on the Skoda are utter garbage. You need to undo a screw and slide it back and off. You'll figure it out. Getting it back on is a nightmare. I almost gave up - three slidey clip things, one screw, one locking tongue and a locating tongue. Only VW.

Uhmmmmm... I think it'll be a tight fit with the covers on over the pad. I can try it for you in the next week or so if you do want to know, as I need to lift the car up. You can absolutely cut a hole in the cover, or just leave them off. I'd try and keep it covered during winter, but I don't think it'll die.

59 minutes ago, OccyVRS said:

The undertray design is different, IIRC. The two small covers on the Skoda are utter garbage. You need to undo a screw and slide it back and off. You'll figure it out. Getting it back on is a nightmare. I almost gave up - three slidey clip things, one screw, one locking tongue and a locating tongue. Only VW.

Uhmmmmm... I think it'll be a tight fit with the covers on over the pad. I can try it for you in the next week or so if you do want to know, as I need to lift the car up. You can absolutely cut a hole in the cover, or just leave them off. I'd try and keep it covered during winter, but I don't think it'll di

If it needed a hole cut around the pad, I thought maybe cut the hole large then fix a piece of rubber sheet (Old inner tube or something) to the cover with a hole in the rubber that sits snugly around the pad. A bit of a faff but probably worth the effort as only needs doing once and will help keep the worst of elements out.

If you can check the fit over the pad when you do your job that would be appreciated.

And do you think the Powerflex pads are just as good as the OE VW items? At half the price, it's only the OE modified cover at the front that is making me pause!