Is the 2013 Skoda 1.4 TSI engine ok?
Is the 1.4 TSI engine in the Skoda Octavia 2013 model reliable and what mileage is it good for?
Willie Keogh (Wexford)Jan 2021 Filed under: fault
Expert answer
Hi Willie,
It's impossible to put a mileage on an engine, as it will depend on how it was maintained and driven, so no two are alike. However, we can tell you that the 1.4 TSI engine has a major known issue that can lead to requiring a whole new cylinder head due to issues with the manufacturing. If you're buying one, check if this has been done already. If it has, then the engine should be sound.
Can you help me select my next car?
Hi there guys.
Can you help me with selecting my next car? Currently have a 161 BMW 420d Gran Coupe with 50k km on the clock (GB import bought from a main dealer in Dublin). Do 10k km per annum. City center living, on street parking. Very happy with the car - love the drive experience but now it’s a bit small in the back for toddler passenger and all our baggage etc. Looking to change in next couple of months, with a hybrid in mind.
Disappointing range of options though for any of the estate/MPV cars I fancy, e.g. BMW Touring or Volvo XC60. Looks are important but driving experience and space are key. As is easy parking into tight spaces! Did drive a Skoda Superb wagon recently and loved all the gadgets, but felt the ride was spongey. Budget is €45k including trade in/private sale. Open to going the import route again as choice and range much better for hybrids.
Any insight would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Daragh O’Reilly (Dublin)Sep 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Daragh,
OK, with on-street parking, I’d recommend you steer well and truly clear of a plug-in hybrid for now. I’m in the same position and with the dearth of public chargers, it’s a real nightmare to get a charge into them and use them at their most efficient. Unless you feel happy using local public chargers, of course, but if you’re going to do that I’d make sure to do the literal legwork, and see how far they are from your home as you may sometimes have to leave the car charging and walk home. Not the most convenient.
If you’re looking at a hybrid, of course, that turns us instantly in the direction of Toyota. The Camry is a truly excellent car, but it’s a bit of a mobile sofa. If you thought that the Superb’s ride was a bit too soft, then I don’t think you’d be a candidate for a Camry. Possibly a Lexus, then? An ES 300h is basically a Camry in a smarter suit, but again it’s not the sharpest car to drive. An NX 300h SUV might be a good balance — roomy enough to be toddler-friendly, reasonably sharp to drive and a hybrid without a plug. The Toyota RAV4 is another good (even excellent) option, but again would perhaps be a bit too soggy at the controls for your taste.
There is a hybrid (as opposed to plug-in hybrid) Hyundai Tucson on the way soon, and we mean the incoming new version, which gets much more dramatic styling than that of the current car, and which will have suspension and steering fettled, in part, by Hyundai’s N-Sport division. Could be worth hanging on for that if you like the look of it.
Price of the Skoda Octavia in Ireland?
What's the price of the new Skoda Octavia?
Peter Mulroe (Emyvale)Jul 2020 Filed under: pricing
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Hi Peter,
At the time of writing, the starting price of the new model is €23,950. Read our news story on the new Octavia for more details of the range.
How much to do crank sensor in an Octavia?
How much would I expect to pay for supply and fitting of a crankshaft sensor on a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI?
Mark Connor (Waterford)Jun 2020 Filed under: parts
Expert answer
Hi Mark,
The price of the sensor itself could vary depending on where it's bought. I suggest you call your local Skoda dealership, ask for the parts department and give them your chassis number or registration number to quote for the part.
The work itself should take a good deal less than one hour.
Hot-start issues with my Skoda Octavia...
Hello,
I have a 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI. It has 116k miles on the clock, so low for the year. I have been having a nightmare of a problem the last two weeks. The car will start no problem when cold but when it heats up it will not start. It tries to turn over but just conks out then. When running the car runs great, no lag, loss of power etc I have changed the fuel pump, coolant sensor and crankshaft sensor and there are no faults coming up on the diagnostic machine. I have read about software problems but speaking to someone who provides mapping says it would not be a software problem and it is a mechanical problem, but I can't find the fault. This is getting very expensive at this stage and I can't afford to keep trying new parts. Can you shed some light on this?
Thank you.
Stephen Kavanagh (Dublin)Jun 2020 Filed under: fault
Expert answer
Hi Stephen,
That is very frustrating. It does, however, point to the coolant sensor, which is a known weak point of this engine. You say you replaced it, but did you fit a new part? Is there any possibility the wiring or connector is the issue rather than the sensor itself?
Failing all that, I think it's time to get a good mechanic or Skoda dealer involved to get to the bottom of this.
NOx levy on a 2014 Skoda Octavia TDI?
Hi,
How much is the NOx levy on a 2014 Skoda Octavia SE 1.6 TDI?
Thanks
Igor Cotorobai (Dublin )Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Igor,
According to our best data, it should be a 131mg/km, so that would equate to €1,575 of NOx charge, which of course is on top of the rest of the VRT calculation.
NOx charge on a 2010 Skoda Octavia?
Do you know the NOx charge for a 2010 Skoda Octavia diesel 1.6 105hp, rated at 119g/km?
Thanks in advance
Michael Downes (Crusheen)Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Michael,
OK, the NOx charge seems still to be something of an inexact science, not least because accurate NOx values are still hard to come by for some models. Now, we think that a 2010 Octavia 1.6 TDI has NOx emissions of 152mg/km, which would equal a NOx charge of €1,725 (€5 per mg for the first 60mg, €15 per mg between 60 and 80mg, and then €25 per mg per the balance: €300 + €300 + €1,125 = €1,725). That’s on top of the normal VRT charge, of course.
What to replace by Octavia RS TDI with?
Hi, I'm doing approx. 30,000km per year. I have a 2016 Octavia RS 2.0-litre TDI 184hp at the moment and am going to change over the next few months - pandemic allowing etc! What would you recommend? Are hybrids worth looking at for example?
Mark McNally (Galway)May 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Mark,
If you’re prepared to wait a bit, there is an all-new Octavia RS coming, which will be available as a plug-in hybrid with 245hp. Now, it will depend on how you rack up those 30,000km as to whether a plug-in hybrid would suit you — if it’s all motorway miles then probably not, but if you do a lot of short-hauls around town, and can charge at home, then it could be ideal.
There’s also the diesel version of the new Ford Focus ST to consider, the new Golf GTI and SEAT Leon Cupra (all sharing their bits and pieces with the Octavia, of course), or what about a Hyundai i30 N — one of our favourite hot hatches? A few reviews to help you decide:
How much VRT and NOx tax on 2016 Octavia?
Hi,
What amount would I expect to pay on the NOx tax if I was to import an early 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel 110hp, and roughly how much VRT would I have to pay also, if I didn’t get one with more than 50k miles?
Thanks
Kevin, Kilkenny.
Kieran Hoolahan (Galway)Feb 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Kieran,
Luckily, the 2016 Octavia 110hp 1.6 TDI has an exceptionally efficient engine in terms of NOx, and will only cost you an additional €480 or thereabouts. The rest of the VRT bill should be in the region of €2,000 or so, depending on what options are fitted to the car.
NOx levy on a 2017 Skoda Octavia TDI?
What is the NOx tax on a 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel - SEL model, CO2 is 113g/km.
Michael Garde (Midleton)Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Michael,
The NOx emissions of that model are 70mg/km, so you’ll have to pay an additional €450 on top of the normal VRT charge if you’re importing one.