My 51 plate Octy Vrs had an advisory at it's MOT for a broken exhaust bracket but wanted about

It is a reasonably common problem with the VRS exhaust and to be honest, the price the SKoda dealer has quoted you seems fair as I guess they are quoting for a new exhaust mid section including fitting.

It wont be doing and damage as such but will obviously be placing more load on the other exhaust mounting points.

Is the exhaust of a 2001 TDI similar? As I have the very same situation.

My MOT centre, (not main dealer) has used a very large 'jubilee' clip to make a temporary repair.

As with most temporary repairs, it has been like this for some time, but the rattling is getting annoying.

Is there going to be any difference between an OEM Skoda part and a tyre/exhaust fitter part, other than price?

Hi

We can do a repair on these and have done many.

Same as a Mk4 Golf centre section , as has been said very common

We charge £45.00 + VAT to do a repair on them

Or you could go down the route of a cat back system at £255.15 + VAT

Hope that helps

Sarah

Mine does the same. I replaced the centre and rear mounts but no joy. May be I need a new exhaust - seems a bit premature - its only done 135,000 miles

I was thinking the same, my TDI is only on 105k, whereas my old Passat had done 160k+ on the original exhaust. (and clutch).:eek:

Can you get a 'better' exhausts for the Octy TDI, or should I just put a standard one on?

Sorry for turning this from a VRS thread into a TDI tread, but I'm sure is all very similar for the two.

I was thinking the same, my TDI is only on 105k, whereas my old Passat had done 160k+ on the original exhaust. (and clutch).:eek:

Can you get a 'better' exhausts for the Octy TDI, or should I just put a standard one on?

Sorry for turning this from a VRS thread into a TDI tread, but I'm sure is all very similar for the two.

Hi Mate

Yes we do the Milltek ones to fit your car.

I had the same porb. I took it to a local tyre/exhaust place and all he done was to tac weld the clamp and all it cost was a tenner problem solved

Cheers Ali C, I live in Livingston and was wondering where you had it done my car has only done 43,500 miles and seems a little early to need to replace any part of the exhaust.

The dealer didn't mention replacing any parts and I have heard of the bracket breaking before and just assumed it was that.

Thanks for info and advice from all.

I had it done at national tyres in dunfermline

Skoda sorted mine for free. Car was in for some other work and they pointed the problem out and said they would weld it back on FOC which was nice of them!

It goes to show how much difference there is between dealers.

One fixes a problem for free, while the other asks for

At least I can try a local exhaust fitter and if they can manage then the Skoda dealer is a last option. I will being trying a different dealer as the one that quoted

Dunno if this is the exact same issue as you but I had a similiar issue...cost me the price of 2 dublie clips

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octavia/rattle-under-car/44113/?highlight=exhaust

My 51 plate Octy Vrs had an advisory at it's MOT for a broken exhaust bracket but wanted about

At least I can try a local exhaust fitter and if they can manage then the Skoda dealer is a last option. I will being trying a different dealer as the one that quoted

Got the service and cam belt done at Newmarket garage in Bannockburn all in for