- Engine / equipment
- Škoda Octavia II (1Z), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2013
- Symptoms
- Misaligned headlights or front lighting faults; flickering xenon headlights.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD (July 2026) says the Octavia II has too many defects in every section of the TÜV inspection: above all lights (misaligned or faulty headlights, flickering xenons), build-quality flaws, DSG and timing chain problems on the TSI engines, coked EGR valves and worn brake discs, more than on the other generations. It mentions a recall for an ABS failure.
- Check for the garage
- Before the MOT or periodic inspection, check headlight aim and brake discs; when buying one, ask for the history of the DSG, the chain (TSI) and the EGR (diesel).
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Skoda
Škoda Octavia II (1Z): headlights, flickering xenons, coked EGR valve and brake discs according to AUTO BILD
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Before the MOT or periodic inspection, check headlight aim and brake discs; when buying one, ask for the history of the DSG, the chain (TSI) and the EGR (diesel).
What are the symptoms?
Misaligned headlights or front lighting faults; flickering xenon headlights.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Skoda
- Engine / equipment
- Škoda Octavia II (1Z), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2013
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Skoda Octavia II (1Z)2004–2013
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