KNOWN FAULT · Skoda

Weak points of the Octavia III diesel according to the ADAC: broken springs, DSG, water pump and boost pressure

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Engine / equipment: Škoda Octavia III diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI, EA288)
Period mentioned: 2013–2020
Symptoms: Broken suspension springs, jerky pull-away with the DSG and, among component faults, the coolant pump (2013 cars) and boost pressure control (2015).
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, the Octavia III does well in the breakdown statistics. In the German roadworthiness test the main complaint is broken springs, at very high mileages. As drawbacks it lists the DSG's jerky pull-away, the rather small tank and a somewhat delicate suspension. In 2017 there was a recall for the rear wheel carrier (125 cars in Germany), free and four to five hours.
Check for the garage: Before buying, check the springs and suspension, test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN whether the rear wheel carrier recall was done.
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.

Sources from the original database

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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.

How is it checked?

Before buying, check the springs and suspension, test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN whether the rear wheel carrier recall was done.

What are the symptoms?

Broken suspension springs, jerky pull-away with the DSG and, among component faults, the coolant pump (2013 cars) and boost pressure control (2015).

Which cars and years does it affect?

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