What's the Skoda Octavia 1.5 engine like from 2025?

Hi guys,

How do you rate the 251 Octavia 1.5 TSI MHEV engine? I'm considering changing to one, but I've read some reports of overheating issues and even some saying that the engine was only rated to last to 100k approx. Are these issues something that I should be concerned about?

Thanks.

Brendan (Dublin)

Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Brendan

The 1.5-litre engine is generally fine and while there have been some reports of overheating (caused by ancillary components, nothing inherently wrong with the core engine), it's not that widespread at all. Likewise, no modern engine is designed to last only 100,000km and so long as it is serviced to schedule it should be fine for well over double that without any major component replacement.

If you go for it, I'd suggest getting it serviced right away so you know where you are.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor