2002 Skoda Octavia from Greenland - Comments

Nothing has gone wrong.

Haven't anything negative to mention about the car.

1) The Gearbox is the biggest problem on the Octavia classic Diesel with a tendency to blow up as early as 6,000 miles, but beware the warranty on unlimited mileage changes to wear and tear when it suits them.

2) The Clutch release pedal comes a close second to the gearbox as while driving down the road the pedal goes to the floor and does not come back up and you are immobilized

3) The windscreen wiper motor is also a common fault

4) The indicator relay also goes regular

5) The clutches don, t last long

6) The front is so low that with the new pedestrian ramps the council's are building they hit the floor and if you live down a country lane and hit the floor you will knock a hole in the sump

7) When the car has a timing belt beware the costs as they change all the roller bearings and not just the belt.

They are cheap to buy, but are likely to be off the road often.

I would like to hear from any octavia owner with views on the low sump on this car and whether they would think it wise to go over a road hump at 36mph and why mandyshort@aol.com.

I have experienced most of the downsides mentioned,low sump going over speed humps, replaced that, repaired gearbox. and now my wipers are playing up, but apart from that I have been very pleased with the car it has now done 82000 and running like a watch hope it will continue to. I have it serviced at the correct intervals.

My Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi - 01 plate,has just passed the 222,222 miles mark on it's original clutch and gearbox. The turbo is needing a zimmer frame and doesn't like the cold (sometimes cuts out at 3000 rpm) The air con units clutch (low and to the front) was destroyed by a plank on the motorway two years ago and hasn't been replaced. Is very able to go over all speed bumps without too much slowing down or any damage but the front lower bumper trim tends to catch on any kerbs higher than normal. Indicator relay is playing up and needs attention but overall - it's a very (extremely) reliable and excellent piece of tin.

I bought a Octavia 1.9 TDI Ambient (Y reg 220,000 miles for £1200) It had been used as a taxi it's whole life previous to me buying it, then I also had it as a taxi. Kept me going for the 1st year, but did spend money on it. New clutch, brake shoes, water pump, etc, but I have to take my hat off to it, it made me money.

I eventually took it off as a taxi at 250,000, sold it to a friend for £500.00 (sold as seen). He kept it going, but got rid as the turbo was cutting out at 3000RPM and the fact he wanted a Scooby. Gutted, he sold it on eBay for scrap at £800. Just goes to show they are very good cars that do keep their value.