Just posted on an old thread about this but noticed it was on Fabia forum.

Just noticed paint peeling from rear bumper on joint of apron. First thought was that it must of been sprayed although it looks perfect apart from the peeling. Have just emailed the independant dealer I bought it from last week as I was assured that it had not been repaired or sprayed anywhere.

Having read the thread though it would seem that there have been problems with paint so will take it to the local Skoda dealers (Barker`s in Hull).

Has anyone else encountered any problems with this so I can go in pre-armed ???

I have read this has been a problem with the Fabia`s but has anyone heard of similar problems with Octavia`s?

Yup quite common, especially in the crease on the bottom lip of the bumper

Thanks for that. I wil take it to the dealer and see what they say. Just needed some knowledge upfront on if it was indeed a known manufacturer problem. Hopefully they won`t try to palm me off with saying it has had a repair to the bumper.