The A5 Global Platform (PQ35) connects the Skoda Octavia with cars Volkswagen Golf and Jetta fifth series, Touran, Tiguan, Eos and Golf Plus, Seat Leon, Altea and Toledo and even with Audi A3 and Audi TT second generation
Heredity - in all its glory. This is about the body of Octavia: with the ability to resist corrosion in the cars of the concern Volkswagen problems long gone, and Skoda is another confirmation of this (handicraft repaired cars do not count).
Before restyling in 2008, the appearance was more angular - with different headlights and taillights, a hood, and a different dashboard in the cabin. But the main thing is that the line of engines has seriously changed
And, alas, just as traditionally, the paintwork does not always manage to cling tenaciously to well-galvanized metal: if you do not tint the chips in time, ulcers can go, leaving bald spots on the hood, sills, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors.
Chipped paint is better to tint without delay - so as not to grow
In pre-styling cars older than 2008, paint also comes from unsuccessful door seals, and peeling door moldings and cloudy headlights often add a tired look. Poorly protected from moisture contacts in the number plate lights (10 euros each at the rate of 63 rubles for one euro) sometimes rot in just two or three years, and due to the failure of the switch under the brake pedal (15 euros), the brake lights stop working.
"Chrome" finishes lose their luster after five or six years - the benefit of decorative elements with it is at least
After five or six years, did they start to fail or did the power window control unit, central locking, drives and heated exterior mirrors fail altogether? This ailment is also familiar to the owners of many Volkswagens - first of all, check the wiring between driver's door and a body pillar: the harness breaks at the bend (wiring became more reliable only in 2011).
The wiper mechanism is able to fail after 100 thousand kilometers
Not passed Octavia and a lot of other corporate ailments. In pre-styling copies, the head unit of the audio system is often naughty (500 euros). Regardless of the year of manufacture, the microswitches-limit switches built into the door locks (150 euros each) are flimsy - while the control unit does not see the opening and closing of the door. The trapeze of the wipers is rather weak (200 euros), which you need to be ready for wear after 100 thousand kilometers, and for versions with a wiper on the trunk lid, it is also at risk.
After 60-80 thousand kilometers, the climate system fan motor (100 euros) is also able to squeal in a proprietary Zhiguli style - lubrication, as a rule, saves for a while, since craftsmen have long gotten used to changing only bearings. The design of the assembly was finalized, alas, only at the end of the production of the “second” Octavia in 2012.
For versions with Climatronic automatic climate control, after three to five years, the weather in the house can spoil both the damper actuators and the unit itself. It happens that in the fifth year of life, microcracks appear in the evaporator of the air conditioner, and for instances of the first three years of production, the compressor (300 euros) is not reliable. And in winter, be sure to make a good habit of shaking snow off your shoes before driving - otherwise, if a large amount of ice accumulates, the plastic hinge of the floor gas pedal (100 euros) may simply fall apart.
The cat wept for the diesel models that arrived from Europe (less than 3% of all modifications in total), which is a pity: they are not bad, although not without sin. The main spot on the reputation of a two-liter diesel engine with a power system common rail on Octavias not older than 2010 (1.5% of offers), fuel lines cracked due to defective materials on copies of the first year of production, which caused a service campaign to replace them at the end of 2011. Sometimes the seal is leaking valve cover, from short trips and fidgeting in traffic jams, the USR valve (280 euros) overgrows, and with a run of 110-130 thousand, the intake manifold and water pump were replaced (170 euros for the original and from 50 for analogues). But usually worries with this engine come down to replacing the nozzle seals after 100-120 thousand kilometers (15 euros per set).
But diesels 1.9 and 2.0 on copies made before 2010 are riskier to choose because of expensive pump injectors in the power system - 700 euros apiece! In addition, the two-liter unit was marked by warranty replacements of cylinder heads due to cracks and destruction of the oil pump drive after 80-100 thousand kilometers - because of this, the motors that were on a starvation oil ration could get a wedge. And for any of the diesel engines, a two-mass flywheel (750-800 euros) lives one and a half to two times less than with petrol units: 50-80 thousand kilometers.
The most fast Octavia The RS can be either a hatchback or a station wagon. The lowered sports suspension is rented 30-40 thousand kilometers earlier than usual - not least because of more low profile tires. BWA 2.0-liter turbo engine with timing belt (it only rotates exhaust camshaft, from which the intake is driven by a chain) after restyling it was replaced by a CCZA chain unit with the same power of 200 hp. - both like to eat from 0.7 to one liter of oil per thousand kilometers, but otherwise they differ little in reliability from their less powerful counterparts. Since 2006, a less powerful, but more high-torque 170-horsepower two-liter diesel engine with a very capricious injection system and a turbine with an adjustable nozzle apparatus has been added to the range.
We got all the laurels of the long-lived 1.6 petrol eight-valve with conventional distributed injection, popular (almost a third of cars) not only because of its availability.
Yes, it is rather weak and old: the EA827 family appeared in the mid-80s, and not only survived the previous Octavia of the first generation - but in the carburetor version it was also installed on the “second” Volkswagen Golf and Audi 80. But without much adventure, the motor is able to cross the line 300-350 thousand kilometers. And before that, you will have to update the timing belt three times along with a water pump (140 euros branded and from 30 substitutes), an ignition coil (150 euros original and 35 analogues) and high-voltage wires (10-20 euros).
Turbo engine 1.4 s cast iron block cylinders and an aluminum head from the EA111 series, which appeared in 2005, replaced the atmospheric two-liter "fours"
The 1.6 engine with distributed injection is structurally distinguished by innate vibrations on Idling. The problem can be reduced by slightly increasing the speed
Other possible troubles mostly senile - from a number of trivial leaks of crankshaft oil seals. Tanning valve stem seals and coked piston rings they are able to tint the exhaust with bluish after 120-140 thousand kilometers, at the same time, worn-out valve lifters (13 euros each) can add extra sounds. Floating idle - a reason to check the injectors (90 euros each) and the idle speed controller and clean the throttle. Well, the biggest of the troubles is the formation of cracks in the plastic of the intake manifold that has been tired for seven to ten years (130 euros), due to air leakage bypassing the air filter, the motor starts to work unstably.
All-wheel drive Octavia Scout with a rear axle connection system, it is 100-150 thousand rubles more expensive than a conventional station wagon. The ground clearance is 4 cm more, and the rear springs sag less over time than the other versions. The transmission with an exclusively mechanical six-speed is practically trouble-free - provided that the oil in the Haldex clutch is renewed every 60 thousand kilometers. Better - together with a filter, otherwise the clutch itself and its pump will not be good. Well-tuned sensors save the clutch from overheating, and it serves at least 150-200 thousand kilometers
The atmospheric sixteen-valve 1.4 MPI (6% of offers) is also not bad, but it’s just very weak: its 75-80 “horses” of the weighty Octavia are not always enough even in the city.
Here, with a naturally aspirated 2.0 engine, the pre-styling Octavia older than 2008 (5% of cars) is quite smart. If it starts up. After all, the early Volkswagen "direct" became famous for problems with starting in the cold. Engineers struggled with adversity as best they could, relentlessly releasing new and new firmware for the engine control unit, but the matter is complicated by the tendency of motors to quickly “collect” carbon deposits on valves and piston rings (regular cleaning of the crankcase ventilation system helps fight the disease).
In addition, like others gasoline Octavius, you need to monitor the cleanliness of the filter mesh in the fuel pump low pressure in the tank. Formally, a primitive filter can only be changed together with the pump (150 euros for the original one and one and a half to two times cheaper than analogues) - fortunately, the craftsmen have long learned to update the mesh separately and for only 60 euros along with work. And every 40-50 thousand kilometers, it is advisable to remove and clean the nozzles (120 euros) and do not forget about replacing the timing belt - better every 60 thousand kilometers, and every other time along with a water pump, which rarely lasts longer.
And it's still flowers. And the berries fell down along with downsizing turbo engines, the shaft of which completely covered Octavia after restyling.
In the engines of the EA111 series with a volume of 1.4 liters (6%) that appeared in 2009 and 2010 and the occasionally found 1.2 engines, instead of a belt in the timing drive mechanism, a chain was used, according to the creators' intention, designed for the entire life of the engine - and before overhaul they are able to pull 200-300 thousand kilometers. But in fact, a single-row long chain sometimes determined this very period: having stretched and overcoming the resistance of a tensioner devoid of a backstop and not too persistent (25 euros), it jumped over the teeth of the asterisks and sent the engines to knockout after only 40-60 thousand kilometers! In case of an unfortunate set of circumstances, restoring the engine will cost no less than 2000-3000 euros, and if you don’t want to admire the consequences of the meeting of valves and pistons, hurry up to update the timing drive as soon as you hear the characteristic tinkling of the chain.
In addition, the turbochargers were massively changed under warranty for the younger engine (500-650 euros for a repair kit). At the 1.4 engine, they are stronger, although sometimes they are hooligans bypass valve or control valve. But weaker pistons! In addition to the poor design of the pistons themselves and their rings, the liquid intercooler is naughty: not only is it not averse to leaking and letting coolant through intake manifold, so over time it ceases to cool the air sufficiently due to the contamination of the heat exchanger (it becomes clogged with oil sludge from the ventilation system and the recirculation valve). And under high load, it can come to burnout of the jumpers between the rings and the complete destruction of the pistons themselves.
In 2011, the pistons were reinforced. The design of the timing was also finalized by changing the chain, gears and engine cover - the risk of chain jump was minimized. But in order for the chain not to critically stretch before 100-120 thousand kilometers, the car does not need to be left on a slope in gear without a tightened handbrake, extremely carefully loaded onto a tow truck, and even more so not started from a pusher. Please note that this applies to all vehicles. Volkswagen Group, equipped with "chain" motors of the latest generations, including the most common 1.8 engine on Octavia (37% of cars).
In this engine, by the way, due to an “overgrown” oil separator or a hardened or torn membrane of the crankcase ventilation valve (240 euros), the upper turbine pipe fogs up and snot rear oil seal crankshaft - by 2012, the ventilation was finalized. More importantly, at the same time they modified piston group- mainly for the sake of the pistons themselves, in which earlier, due to an unsuccessful design, the rings lost their mobility, and the engine began to consume oil from replacement to replacement in liters. And at the same time, the timing drive was also made more reliable, having finalized the chain and its tensioner, which was not too powerful for this motor (whose ratchet teeth were cut off): before they rarely lasted longer than 90-100 thousand kilometers.
Savings on the quality of engine oil or the timing of its replacement are painful not only for piston rings, but also for a pressure reducing valve. oil pump: after 100-120 thousand kilometers, an emergency oil pressure lamp can tell about this. And, as with all turbine units, delicate injectors are extremely sensitive to fuel quality (120-150 euros each), fuel pump high pressure (200-250 euros), its pusher roller and the corresponding camshaft cam, and after 80-100 thousand kilometers a pump may leak (280-330 euros for the original and 120-150 for analogues).
And remember that short winter trips can quickly finish the ignition system of “direct” units: if the engine is underheated, the spark plugs (from 15 euros per set) will not last long, and the ignition coils (40 euros) will be sentenced.
With manual transmissions, there is less drama, although not everything is rosy (especially on pre-styling Octavias). In a five-speed 0AF unit with junior gasoline engines, after only 30-40 thousand kilometers, it can break the clips of the rear primary and rear bearings fraternally combined in one housing. secondary shaft(after refinement, they began to withstand at least 80-120 thousand kilometers). And the six-speed 02S on more powerful versions and the five-speed 0A4 with diesel engines had a problem with the differential: the bearing turned on the body, and during intensive slippage due to lack of lubrication, the satellite could stick to the axle. You should not “tear” the six-speed gearbox 02Q on RS modifications either: the in-line ball bearing of the input shaft breaks its fit in the magnesium crankcase (since 2008, an additional emphasis has appeared on its holder).
The traditional six-speed “automatic” Aisin Warner TF-61SN (or 09G according to the German classification), developed by the Japanese in 2003 together with the VAG concern, took root well on the Octavia - this relies on the 1.6 engine, two-liter gasoline engines on copies older than 2008 and part of the 1.8 engines . Only a not very efficient heat exchanger can seriously fail with more powerful engines: the bearings and the hydraulic control unit first of all suffer from overheating, and if after 60-80 thousand kilometers the gear shift becomes shock, you will have to look for 1000 euros to replace the valve body or try to revive it from craftsmen for 400 euros. And don't forget that japanese box extremely sensitive to the quality and purity of the oil - it is better not to skimp and renew the “for life” filled transmission at least after 60 thousand kilometers.
With the same frequency, you need to change the oil in the six-speed DQ250 preselectives, which have appeared on diesel Octavias and on “charged” RS versions since 2010: these boxes have no less delicate mechatronic hydraulic control unit (1700 euros) than that of the Aisin Warner unit, but Reliability in the rest is not worse.
But the seven-stage "robot" DQ200 (or 0AM according to internal classification) - good example the fact that it is much faster and easier to ruin a reputation than to restore it later. The unit with dry clutches LuK, which appeared in 2008, turned out to be completely raw. Problems with mechatronics (2000 euros) were supplemented by those that got out as the mileage increased jerky character and clutch wear after only 40-50 thousand kilometers, the vagaries of sensors and the oil pump in the control unit with the Continental valve mechanism. Dealers massively reflashed the "brains" of the control unit in an attempt to correct the moment of closing and opening of the disks, which "floated away" as they naturally wore out, changed - and often more than once - clutch packs (1200 euros), or even entire boxes (7000 euros ).
Engineers rushed to save the situation with such enthusiasm that every year, or even twice a year, they began to issue new versions not only of the firmware (there were countless of them), but of the boxes themselves. By trial and error, DSG tried to teach how to save clutches, and the most significant preselective was modernized in 2012 - with proper operation, the units of recent years of production are quite capable of withstanding at least 100-130 thousand kilometers without replacing clutches and repairing the mechatronics unit, and the resource of the gear part is at the level of 250-300 thousand kilometers.
In the suspension against the backdrop of such turbulent events - relative peace and quiet. True, like a relative Volkswagen Passat B6, at first, the rapid - sometimes only after 30-50 thousand kilometers - wear of the rear silent blocks (30-35 euros each) of the levers in the McPherson front suspension was bewildering. But for restyled cars, the unit has been modernized and can withstand at least 100-120 thousand kilometers. This mileage accounts for the main troubles: you may need steering tips (branded ones for 40 euros and substitutes from 10 euros each), wheel bearings (both front and rear ones change along with the hub and cost the same - original ones for 130 euros and analogues for 40 euros) and shock absorbers - first, the rear ones (70 and 20 euros for branded and eminent counterparts, respectively), and a little later, the front ones (100 and 45 euros each). Grunting when turning the steering wheel (more often in pre-styling specimens), tired front strut support bearings (40 euros each branded and 10 non-original ones) complain about fate, and if the bushings are worn out, you will have to fork out ... for a stabilizer assembly for 140 euros. And the “reinforced” suspension of slightly raised cars with a package for bad roads was surprisingly distinguished: the rear springs sag, or even burst (85 euros each)!
At first, prematurely, sometimes after 70-90 thousand kilometers, the silent blocks of the rear wishbones, but on modernized cars, the entire rear multi-link is quite durable: an audit is rarely required before 120-160 thousand kilometers, and silent blocks cost only 8-10 euros. At the same time, front ball joints that can be changed separately (45 euros branded and from 10 non-original) may be needed. Well, the first after 30-40 thousand kilometers from Octavius older than 2008, as a rule, the racks of both stabilizers are asked to retire (original ones for 40 euros and analogues from 10 euros) - after modernization they began to withstand 50-80 thousand kilometers.
In general, you can take a Skoda Octavia - restyled with a veteran 1.6 engine. Here are the prices for secondary market sellers will be more pleased than buyers: produced in parallel until 2010, the simpler and therefore even less troublesome first-generation Skoda Octavia Tour with the same engine is cheaper by 50-80 thousand rubles. And having paid only 20-50 thousand, you can buy a Volkswagen Passat B6.
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Skoda Octavia A4 of the first generation is good in terms of reliability. But didn’t her successor on the A5 platform, produced from 2004 to 2013, shame the family traditions?
Today, at many sports and cultural events, photos on the Internet you can see the Skoda logo. However, this was not always the case. Prior to the merger with the VW group, the sales market was limited. Access to advanced technologies has made it possible to make a powerful breakthrough to the markets of Europe and the CIS countries. Skoda Octavia with serial number a4 assigned to it became the key model that started the new history of the plant.
Along with new generations of drivers, updated cars under this brand also appeared.
Now at the mention Skoda Tour and looking at the photo, stable associations arise that this is a fairly simple, reliable and easy-to-maintain car for a reasonable price. A wide service network and spare parts, which are very accessible to a wide range of users, have made the Tour popular. They love her not only as a family car. The Skoda Octavia A4 is also appreciated as a car for commercial use.
Design features
Since the beginning of the second wave of production Special attention was given to the security of the Octavia Tour. On the one hand, this was supposed to increase the cost of the car, and then it would be difficult to compete with the leaders. Therefore, emphasis was placed on improving the characteristics of passive protection of the driver and passengers. As can be seen from the photo, structurally, the body and the architecture of the power frame were arranged in such a way that the consequences were minimal in the event of an accident. Separate areas of the A4 were designed to be deformable in order to soften the blow without damaging the people inside the car. The steel frame and forged parts are made from carefully selected alloys. Some load-bearing zones are additionally reinforced with reinforcements.
The Skoda manufacturer faced a dilemma: what set of options and spare parts to use in order to make the Tour modern and marketable. At the same time, its cost should remain relatively affordable. The emphasis was on build quality with a simple design. We see in the photo that the expectations were justified. Today, the Tour has a strong reputation for a product that cannot have flaws. There are practically no complaints after the sale and complaints about factory defects.
Engines
After joining the VW Group and using a new line of powertrains, Skoda made a significant qualitative leap. The highest reliability and unpretentiousness of Tour engines, both diesel and gasoline, was appreciated by consumers. The proposed assortment and technical characteristics made it possible to select a complete set individually, based on personal preferences and economic considerations. And, judging by the photo, there was plenty to choose from. Not many world-famous auto giants could offer such parts, as well as the number and variety of power plants. During the release of the model, the following engines were installed on them, running on both gasoline and diesel:
- AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM line. 150-horsepower engines with the T index. A 1.8-liter installation that has fallen in love with many. The popularity was so high that it was not reasonable to abandon this engine for almost the entire time of the production of the Tour A4, that is, from 1996 to 2006. Modifications were assigned a new index, but in fact it is one unit, only constantly improved. Spare parts for it can be found without problems. 210 Hm at 1750–460 rpm.
- AEH/AKL. A4 cars equipped with this engine were produced from 1998 to 2000. The consumer liked them due to their excellent characteristics, their versatility, reliability and availability of spare parts. With a power of 100 liters. With. and a volume of 1.6 liters had 145 Hm and 3800 rpm.
- AUQ is not diesel. One of latest engines Tour promising development, which migrated to the next generation of the Skoda Tour. 235 Hm at 5000 rpm looks impressive in the photo. This is no coincidence, since parts and vRS8 l architecture were used. This made it possible to achieve a power of 180 liters. With. And excellent dynamics. These engines were equipped with Octavia Tour, close in their technical characteristics to the executive class.
- APK/AQY. An intermediate model of the power plant with a capacity of 115 liters. With. with a volume of 2.0 l, it was installed on the Tour from 1999 to 2001. Had 170 Hm at 2400 rpm. Repair problems may arise, since not very wide popularity affects the search original parts. Factory parts are hard to find.
- AZJ/AZH. Another engine that was used in both the Skoda Octavia Tour A4 models and the subsequent A7 release.
All units using diesel have a standard volume of 1.9 liters. However, as can be seen from the photo, they differ in design and technical characteristics:
- SDI diesel is distinguished by the absence of a turbine, in-line layout, direct injection of diesel fuel and the presence of 8 valves. At 4200 rpm it produces no more than 68 forces. The dynamics, as well as the maximum speed, are very weak, the car accelerates to a hundred kilometers in 18.9 seconds.
- TDI diesel has a similar design to the previous unit. True, the presence of a turbine allows you to issue 90 horses at 4000 rpm. Accordingly, it will take 13.2 seconds to accelerate, and the maximum speed reaches 181 km / h.
- The TDI diesel engine, which has improved performance, produces 110 horsepower at 4150 rpm. It differs in more vigorous acceleration - 11.1 seconds to 100 km / h - and an increased maximum speed - 191 km / h.
- Peaking the diesel pinnacle is the TDI, containing a whole herd of 130 horses with a whopping 310 Newtons of torque. It has good acceleration dynamics - 9.7 seconds - and maximum opportunities at 207 km/h.
Despite the fact that Tour gasoline engines were not voracious, “eating” no more than 11 liters, diesel versions Skoda consume much less.
Operational features
Thanks to numerous test drives, it was found that the Octavia Tour is one of the most agile models for city driving.
The car is distinguished by confident and fast acceleration, clear gear shifting, availability of spare parts.
The power steering shown in the photo makes it easy to steer enough heavy vehicle. None of the Tour trims are designed for high-speed driving. However, the car overcomes long distances perfectly. This has a fairly large fuel tank, shown in the photo. All engines provided for the Octavia Tour are economical in fuel consumption, without the need for additional refueling at decent distances.
Summing up
The car of the brand in question is ideal for driving around the city, as well as for long distances. At the same time, it is quite economical and unpretentious in maintenance. A wide range of engine types and a variety of technical specifications allow consumers to choose an acceptable option for themselves at a reasonable price.
Škoda Okatvia I
This September marks 10 years since the Paris Motor Show A new model of the Skoda Octavia C-class car with serial number A4 was demonstrated to the general public. In 1996, this car embodied the result of a close seven-year cooperation between Czech and German engineers and was called upon to demonstrate by its example the result of the work done during this period. joint work. Today we can say with confidence that the Skoda Octavia has managed to fully justify the hopes placed on it by both the creators themselves and more than a million one hundred and fifty thousand people who have already become owners of brand new "oktash" today.
In its debut year, the Skoda Octavia lineup was limited to only hatchback cars, and the Octavia Combi wagon model was released only two years later.
The body of the Skoda Octavia is load-bearing, with a steel frame. The profile stampings that form the load-bearing part of the body (frame) are welded, and in some places even glued with special glue. In the context of the requirements for the passive safety of a modern car, the Octavia power frame has deformable zones at the front and rear. To ensure additional safety of car passengers in the event of a side impact, round-section steel reinforcements made of high-strength steel are installed in the doors of the Skoda Octavia. For the same purpose, additional power tubular elements are mounted in the thresholds of the car. Driver's seat in basic modification it is equipped with a block of safety pedals, a folding steering column and a seat belt with a pretensioner.
Thanks to the use of a multi-stage anti-corrosion protection system and the widespread use of galvanized steel sheet in the car structure, the manufacturer provides a ten-year guarantee against the appearance of places with through corrosion on all Skoda Octavia bodies.
The creators of Octavia based the car on the Golf IV platform, a trendsetter in the C segment, and at the same time, the Czech car created on this base is close in size to the cars of the D group.
Among the manifested design flaws of the Skoda Octavia can be attributed to the lack of body rigidity in cars produced before 2000 - under certain circumstances, this led to cracks on the windshield. At one time, this problem was quite acute, so that dealer service stations even carried out special instructions for service workers so that they could distinguish an insured event from a simple damage to the windshield. However, since 2000, when some changes were made to the design of the Skoda Octavia, including the car body, Octavia owners no longer face the problem of spontaneous destruction of windshields. But among the chronic flaws in the body structure can be attributed to poor rear view, the characteristic creak of door locks and hinges, which appears some time after the start of operation of the car. In the first case, the rear view panorama is covered by massive rear pillars and a high-lying trunk lid, which is especially felt when reversing and parking, but rather large exterior mirrors and parking sensors can help out here. In the second case, the dirt that gets inside the mechanism is to blame. You can get rid of the annoying squeak by disassembling and lubricating the entire assembly, however, sometimes it is enough to simply treat the mechanism with a penetrating lubricant composition.
The interior of the Octavia is made in the style traditional for German, and now, probably, for Czech automakers, it is functional and concise. Good interior sound insulation, convenient location of switches and control levers, an informative but not overloaded instrument panel, power steering - all this together can significantly reduce driver fatigue at the wheel. A wide range of adjustments of the driver's seat, moderately hard and with good lateral support, including height adjustment, the ability to adjust the steering wheel both vertically and axially, allow a person who sits behind the wheel, regardless of his height and build, quickly and without much hard work to find a comfortable position.
Before I say a few words about the convenience of the passengers sitting behind, I would like to mention Skoda trunk Octavia, about its 528 liters (for hatchback models) of free, read useful, space, which is an unsurpassed result today for cars not only "C", but also "D" class. And with the rear seat folded down, the dimensions luggage compartment more than double and reach a value of 1328 liters. But, as you know, you have to pay for any pleasure, and in this case passengers sitting in the back seat are forced to pay for a luxurious trunk, since with the front seats pushed back to the stop, they also have to be content with a record, but already record-breaking small amount of free legroom.
In the period from 1997 to 2000, for the most part, Skoda Octavia cars were produced in three main modifications. The simplest of them, the LX package included an immobilizer, power steering, audio preparation, tinted windows, a cabin filter, R 14 steel wheels, an adjustable driver's seat in height and a steering wheel with the ability to adjust it in vertical and axial directions.
According to the wishes of the customer, the LX series cars could be retrofitted with an ABS system, an airbag for the driver, including a seat belt tensioner, an airbag for the passenger, front fog lights, electric mirrors, central locking and headlight washers.
Two types of engines were installed on the Octavia LX: a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 75 hp. and diesel 1.9SDI - 68 hp, these engines were aggregated with a 5-speed manual gearbox
The next modification of the Octavia GLX was already standardly equipped with a central lock, front fog lights, electric mirrors and separate rear seats in a ratio of 2:3. List additional equipment for Octavia GLX, it allowed to equip the car with an ABS system, an airbag for a passenger, a height-adjustable passenger seat, a radio, air conditioning, power windows, a sunroof with electric drive and headlight washers. The list of engines for cars of this series was limited to three types of power units: two 1.6-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 75 hp. and 101 hp, respectively, and a ninety-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine with a volume of 1.9 liters. At the same time, in the Octavia GLX Comfort 101 version, a powerful gasoline engine was aggregated with a 4-speed automatic.
Outwardly, as standard, the Octavia SLX differed from its, frankly, “non-poor relatives” with alloy wheels. In addition to alloy wheels, the SLX modification included in its package airbags for the driver and passenger with a seat belt tensioner, power windows for all doors electrical control sunroof, height-adjustable passenger seat. For a fee, the equipment of the Octavia SLX could be replenished with an ABS system, air conditioning, radio, heated front seats and headlight washers, which are already traditional for the list of additional equipment.
Least powerful engine of those equipped with the Octavia SLX was the 90 hp 1.9TDI, followed in ascending order by the 101-horsepower 1.6 petrol, then the 110-horsepower version of the already mentioned 1.9TDI, followed by the 125-horsepower aspirated 1.8 petrol, on which was replaced in 2000 by a 2-liter engine with 115 hp, and since the spring of 1998 Octavia SLX began to be equipped with a turbocharged 150‑horsepower version of the 1.8 engine. Any gasoline Octavia model The SLX was available with both manual and automatic transmissions.
1999 was marked by two important events concerning the model Skoda series Octavia. So, this year debuted all-wheel drive (4x4), with an independent rear suspension version of the Octavia Combi, equipped with a 4‑Motion all-wheel drive system (the 4x4 hatchback version appeared a year later). The torque between the front and rear axles is distributed by means of a Haldex clutch equipped with an electronic control unit. Under normal driving conditions, the torque is sent completely to the front wheels, but as soon as rear wheels break into slippage, there is a redistribution of torque between the front and rear wheels. The creation of an all-wheel drive version required some changes to the design of the car body. For installation under the boot floor of the viscous coupling and crankcase rear axle the developers had to eliminate the spare wheel niche along with all its contents, so the function of the spare wheel in all-wheel drive versions is performed by a can for express repair of punctured tires. As practice has shown, the all-wheel drive system of Octavia cars does not cause any particular trouble to its owners, it can only cause some concern the electronic unit control of this system, but possible malfunctions associated with this block “crawl out”, as a rule, during the first 2000 km of run.
Also in 1999, one more modification was added to the three main modifications listed above, the serial production of the top version of the Skoda Octavia - Laurin & Klement began, the production of which was launched at the Skoda Auto plant in Verkholabye. Unlike its predecessors, in addition to the “own” name Laurin & Klement, the new Octavia model received as an option the entire Octavia SLX kit plus full power accessories and a leather interior decorated with wood and aluminum inserts. If desired, all this beauty could be enclosed in a bulletproof shell according to the D4 class. Weighted by 300 kg, the Octavia version is able to withstand, according to the manufacturers, a shot from a 12-gauge gun. The Laurin & Klement model was equipped with two types of turbocharged engines - a 150-horsepower petrol and a 110-horsepower diesel engine. The combination of luxurious finishes and Czech ancestry made Octavia Laurin & Klement very popular car among Czech politicians, providing the latter with an extremely comfortable opportunity to demonstrate their patriotism.
In 2000, the Octavia underwent some stylistic and design changes. The body of the car has become much more rigid. The car itself received a set of new headlights with white turn signal lenses, plus a set of new ones for the hatchback version rear lights, a front bumper with improved aerodynamic performance, the shape of the decorative grille has changed. Former faceless abbreviations LX, GLX, SLX in updated version Octavia were renamed Classic, Ambiente and Elegance respectively.
Changes in the interior of the car also affected the design of the rear seat, as a result of which an additional 40 mm of free space was carved out for the legs of its passengers. The Ambiente and Elegance models received a new instrument panel, while the Classic series cars continued to be equipped with an old-style panel. The list of additional equipment for each of the above modifications was significantly expanded, including a rain sensor, an ESP stabilization system, electrically adjustable front seats with memory for three positions of the driver's seat, synchronized with the position of the exterior mirrors, and later it became possible to equip the car with a set of xenon headlights and onboard computer.
Vehicles designed for Russian market, taking into account the accumulated bitter experience, since 1999, they began to be equipped with a special “eastern” package by the manufacturer, colloquially called the “Russian package” or “package for bad roads”. The list of the "eastern" package includes: a set of reinforced shock absorbers and springs, due to which the vehicle's ground clearance is increased to 170 mm, a reinforced steering rack, crankcase protection, electrical wiring with increased moisture resistance, an engine control unit adapted to work with low-quality gasoline, as well as an additional anti-corrosion treatment car.
Updates also affected the range of engines offered for Octavia. In 2000, to replace the previous power unit with a volume of 1.6 l / 75 hp. a sixteen-valve engine of the same power with a volume of 1.4 liters came, new gasoline engines 1.6 / 102 hp, 2.0 / 115 hp appeared. and a 180-horsepower version of the popular 1.8 turbo, and since 2003, Skoda Octavia cars have been on sale, equipped with a new 1.9-liter turbocharged diesel engine with an intercooler with a capacity of 130 hp, aggregated with a six-speed manual gearbox. The high dynamic performance of this engine is achieved thanks to the installation of a Common Rail* fuel injection system.
In the same 2000, fans of the Czech bestseller were in for a pleasant surprise, that year, again, the Parisian public was presented with a new “charged” version of the Skoda Octavia RS with a hatchback body, the RS Combi version debuted two years later.
Externally, the Octavia RS model differs from its fellow tribesmen in a more massive front bumper, a clearance reduced by 20 mm, side moldings, in green brake calipers, spoiler on the trunk lid. At the same time, the developers of Octavia RS managed to reduce the coefficient aerodynamic drag(Сх) for the new model from 0.30 to 0.29 units. Inside, the car flaunts pedals with metal lining, a two-tone interior, a set of front seats with developed lateral support, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, through which the speedometer scale marked up to 260 km / h is clearly visible. Besides, in standard equipment the car includes two airbags, ABS / ASR / MSR systems, on-board computer, power accessories, air conditioning, audio system, fog lights, 16‑inch Spider wheels and a sports muffler. At the same time, if desired, the Octavia RS model could be retrofitted with side airbags, ESP system, climate control, xenon headlights, heated seats, parking sensors, rear wiper and, as you, dear reader, have probably already guessed, headlight washers.
The body of the Octavia RS, thanks to the bracing system, has become even stiffer as a prerequisite for precise operation of the car's suspension, adapted to an active driving style. Under the hood is the most powerful, 180-horsepower version of the 1.8T engine, delivering 235 Nm of torque in the crankshaft speed range from 1950 to 5000 rpm, the stopwatch stops at around 7.9 at the moment when the speedometer needle crosses the first hundred. It would seem, well, what else can be added to this? Practice shows that it is possible, thanks to chip tuning, to attach an additional forty to forty-five horsepower to this harness. But before doing this, hotheads should take into account the fact that after such a "firmware" the car will no longer be testable by the manufacturer's service programs. The same can happen with any other car if any changes were made to its settings that were not provided for by the factory programs.
In March 2004 on Geneva Motor Show debuted the second generation Skoda Octavia with the factory index A5. Among other things, the new Skoda Octavia inherited from its predecessor the number and names of the three main Octavia modifications: Classic, Ambiente and Elegance. But along with the start of production of the Octavia A5, the Czechs decided to continue production popular model A4 until at least 2008. Remaining in the old body, Octavia A4 received a new, common name for all models - Octavia Tour.
To date basic configuration Octavia Tour includes ABS, central locking, trip computer, rough road package, fog lights, heated washer nozzles, front electric windows, airbags for the driver and front passenger, heated electric mirrors. But still, not so much comfort, safety and an impressive list of additional equipment make buyers opt for Skoda models Octavia, how much good performance it has shown over the entire ten-year period. First of all, we must pay tribute to the body structure of the Skoda Octavia and emphasize its exceptionally high corrosion resistance, which was even noted by the employees of the German technical supervision TUV in a report for 2005. Car suspension, according to themselves Octavia owners, also does not give them much trouble. As a rule, bushings have to be changed approximately every 50-70 thousand front stabilizer stability, and in some cases by this time it is already the turn to replace the silent blocks of the rear semi-independent suspension. Ball bearings, together with steering tips, can withstand a run of 100 or more thousand kilometers, shock absorbers adapted to bad roads serve 120-150 thousand each. Front hub bearings, as a rule, require replacement by 60-70 thousand km. Brake discs they withstand 2-3 sets of pads, thus, the time for their replacement comes at 80-90 thousand km, the calipers, with proper care for them, do not flow and do not wedge. As for the steering rack, there are cases when it began to flow or knock to 120 thousand km, but this breakdown is primarily typical for cars before 2000 of release. Mechanical 5 tbsp. and automatic 4 tbsp. gearboxes are unpretentious and reliable in operation. Clutch kits serve an average of 100 thousand km, but owners of cars with a 1.8T engine need to be prepared that the clutch kit for their car comes assembled with the engine flywheel and costs almost twice as much as a clutch kit for any other engine in the family Octavia. Service directly by ourselves Octavia engines subject to scheduled maintenance, oil / oil and air filter change every 15 thousand km, replacement of spark plugs - every 30 thousand km. The time to replace the timing belt with rollers for engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters comes at 60 thousand km, for engines 1.8 and 1.8T at 90 thousand km, when re-replaced along with timing belt and rollers changing and water pump. Among the characteristic malfunctions inherent in all Octavia motors are the failure of the coolant temperature sensor, air flow meter, breakage of drive belts (not to be confused with the timing belt). For 1.6 engines, the fragility of the lambda probe is characteristic, the service life of which ends by 60 thousand km, for 1.8T engines, albeit not chronic, but repeated cases of “freezing” of the turbine rod in the open position are noted, which entails replacing the assembly in collection. The relatively short service life of the glow plug control unit is typical for the diesel engine line.
Of course, the number of Skoda Octavia breakdowns is far from limited to this list, but in general, as the experience of its owners tells us, maintaining a car in good working condition in terms of a year does not exceed $100 per month.
Summing up, it must be said that thanks to the work done jointly in the mid-nineties by Czech and German automakers, not only Russia, but the whole of Europe received at its disposal a new version of this "people's" car, which fully meets the most secret aspirations of car owners from the people who want to in exchange for their hard-earned money, get an unpretentious and durable assistant. At the same time, an impressive list of additional equipment is designed to dispel our idea of the Skoda Octavia as a car that can only carry and pull, because along with this it can both “anneal” and delight, and not only the Parisian public
Alexey POLOVNIKOV
29.09.2017
Skoda Octavia Tour - small family car, produced by the Czech automobile manufacturer Škoda Auto. With the first generation Octavia (A4) began recent history of the Skoda brand, in which it has become a full-fledged player in most markets in Europe and Asia, and is practically not inferior in popularity to its “big brother” Volkswagen. To date, you will no longer find new Octavia Tours, but, in the secondary market, eyes widen from the abundance of offers. And, here, is it worth buying this car over the age of 10 years and with a mileage of about 200,000 km, and, also, what problems you will have to face after the purchase, now we will try to figure it out.
A bit of history:
The Skoda Octavia concept car was introduced in 1992. At the end of 1995, in the city of Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic), the foundation stone was laid for the production of a medium-class car - a new hall for the paint shop was built, and the plant was modernized for the production of Skoda Octavia. Most of the investments were taken over by the Volkswagen concern. The name "Octavia" was borrowed from the first two-door sedan of the "Skoda" brand, which was produced at the plant in Mladá Boleslav from 1959 to 1971. Skoda Octavia received a second life in 1996, when a completely new car was named after her. new car, which was built on the same platform as the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf. Modern model Octavia is presented only in five-door body versions - liftback and station wagon.
At the peak of this model's popularity, the plant in Mladá Boleslav did not stop for a minute to meet the needs of the market. Few people know that the time for which the Skoda Octavia was assembled did not exceed 3.5 hours. In 1997, the Skoda Octavia in the Combi body was presented at the Frankfurt auto show, and already in 1998 the car appeared in car dealerships. In March 1999, an all-wheel drive version of the car debuted on the market. In 2000, the model underwent restyling, during which the front part of the car was changed, a new 1.8 turbocharged power unit appeared, the development of which was based on Audi engine TT. In 2004, the second generation appeared on the market, despite this, the production of the previous version was not stopped. Skoda Octavia Tour was produced until October 1, 2010. In just 14 years, 1,442,100 vehicles were assembled at factories in the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, and India.
Problematic and weak points of the Skoda Octavia Tour with mileage
Despite the fact that the paintwork is of fairly good quality, today it is difficult to find a car in perfect cosmetic condition. Scratches and even chips are an essential attribute of cars at this age, but, behold, their absence should alert. As for the corrosion resistance of the body, then, despite its middle age, the metal confidently resists the onslaught of the red disease. Despite the fact that traces of rust do not appear in the places of chips for a very long time, it is better not to delay their elimination. On cars produced before 2001, there may be traces of corrosion on the thresholds from the bottom and on the trunk lid. When choosing a car, you need to take into account that the quality of the paintwork on Czech-assembled cars is an order of magnitude higher than that of cars assembled in Ukraine and Russia.
When visiting a service station and tire fitting, you need to ask the master not to put the “plate” of the jack under the stiffeners, they are quite soft and can deform under the weight of the car. Over time, the axes of the wiper leashes and door locks suffer from the effects of reagents ( when driving through bumps, a creak comes from the door). If the door hinges creak, get ready to lubricate them every 3 months. Another weak point is the front optics - the protective plastic is sandblasted and cloudy. Also, the disadvantages include the short service life of the shock absorber supports of the trunk lid, the fact is that it is very heavy and the shock absorbers stop holding it. If the problem is not corrected, there is a risk of serious injury. 
Power units
Skoda Octavia Tour has a fairly wide range of powertrains: atmospheric - 1.4 (60 and 74 hp), 1.6 (75, 101 and 102 hp), 1.8 (125 hp) , 2.0 (115 hp), turbocharged - 1.8 (150 and 180 hp); diesel - 1.9 SDI (68 hp) and 1.9 TDI (from 90 to 130 hp). Skoda Octavia Tour engines are reliable and durable, with the right and timely service do not deliver big trouble up to 300 thousand km. But, like any mechanism, power units have certain weaknesses that can be encountered during operation. The most common drawback, characteristic of almost all motors, is increased vibration and floating idle speed. The culprit of this ailment is “bad” gasoline, which the engine ECU, driven into the rigid framework of ecology, cannot cope with. In some cases, it is possible to fix the problem by flashing the engine control unit, if this does not help, you will have to change the throttle.
On cars of the first years of production, with a mileage of more than 160,000 km, the occurrence of rings is possible. The reason is short trips or long distance driving. low revs. To avoid trouble, it is recommended to periodically spin the engine up to 4000-5000 rpm. Vehicles with mileage over 200,000 km have increased oil consumption. To prevent oil starvation power unit, on a run of 200-250 thousand km, cleaning of the oil-receiving grid is required. If not cleaned in a timely manner, this can lead to jamming of the camshafts and breakage of the timing belt. Symptoms - drop in oil pressure when long work engine on increased speed. According to the regulations, the timing belt needs to be changed every 90,000 km, but practice has shown that it is better to do this at 60-70 thousand km. With every second belt replacement, it is recommended to change the pump as well, since its resource is 150-180 thousand km.
On a batch of cars manufactured after 2007, low-quality cooling system fans were installed. On most cars, the problem node has probably already been replaced, but, just in case, it's better to play it safe and check the fan's performance. The main symptoms are increased noise and vibration, when you scroll the fan with your hands, you feel a backlash. On earlier versions, fans nurse up to 200,000 km. Also, a small thermostat resource, on average 50-60 thousand km, can be attributed to common problems. Often, new owners are frightened by the sudden appearance of a clatter at idle, however, there is nothing terrible about this - a feature of the operation of the gas tank purge valve. If there is excessive noise in the rear seat area ( decreases with increasing rpm) it is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the fuel filter.
Another weak point is the starter from Valeo ( doesn't start well in cold weather). In order to save yourself from trouble for many years, it is recommended to replace it with an analogue from Bosch. The average starter resource is 150-200 thousand km. Once every 120-150 thousand km, replacement of catalysts is required. By car Russian assembly on a cold engine, the catalyst can emit extraneous sounds(rattling), after the engine warms up, the sound disappears. drain plug crankcase has a weak thread, when changing the oil, consider this feature ( tighten carefully so as not to strip the thread), otherwise you will have to change the oil pan.
Despite the reliability and ease of maintenance of a 1.4 engine (60 hp), buying a car with such an engine is not recommended for several reasons. Firstly, this motor is very weak for this machine. Secondly, if repairs are needed, it will be very difficult to find the necessary spare parts. A more modern 16-valve version of this 74 hp engine, ( installed since 2000) has not only better dynamic performance, but higher maintenance costs. The 1.4 motor (74 hp) is equipped with a timing chain drive, but, in this case, this is rather a minus than a plus, since the chain resource is relatively small, and the replacement cost is significantly higher than that of a belt. Among the owners of a car with a 1.4 engine, there are rumors about the “repairability” of this unit - indeed, there are problems with this, but only if you try to do everything according to factory technologies ( missing parts with factory dimensions). On copies with a mileage of more than 200 thousand km, the engine is most likely already overhauled, the only question is how good it is.
The 1.6 power unit is the most reliable in the lineup; also, unpretentiousness in maintenance can be attributed to its advantages. At correct operation the engine is able to serve up to a capital of 300-350 thousand km. Minor breakdowns occur mainly due to poor-quality fuel and reagents penetrating electrical connectors, pads and blocks, which leads to malfunctions of the power unit. The accumulation of dirt with salt leads to incorrect operation and premature failure of the lambda probe (replacement -50-70 USD). For the same reason, it is quite often necessary to replace the coolant temperature sensor (30-50 c.u.). Usage low quality gasoline leads to premature failure of the air flow sensor (60 c.u.). After 100,000 km, the EGR valve needs to be replaced. One of the main reasons for an unplanned visit to the service station can be an electronic gas pedal - a belated response to pressing, or freezing, keeps the momentum.
The power unit with a volume of 1.8 has a complex design, because of this, the cost of maintenance and repair is much higher than that of other engines of this car. The biggest trouble that can happen with this engine is the engine head fails ( in the risk zone cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km). On this motor, every 20-30 thousand km, a throttle valve flush is required. The first sign that it is clogged will be increased fuel consumption - more than 15 liters per 100 km. The appearance of a clattering sound from the engine is the first signal that the hydraulic lifters need to be replaced. On turbocharged engines, ignition coils are a weak point, often their resource does not exceed 80-100 thousand km. Be sure to monitor the oil level and keep it closer to the “Max” mark, since the turbine suffers from oil starvation very painfully. With timely maintenance, the turbine runs 200-250 thousand km.
The 2.0-liter eight-valve engine is surprisingly unpretentious, but, in terms of reliability, it is still inferior to the 1.8 engine. The disadvantages of the motor include an unsuccessful piston group - it often cokes. Due to the high operating temperature of the engine - about 105 degrees, there may be problems with the crankcase ventilation system. Car operation with faulty candles ignition leads to failure of the ignition coils.
Diesel engines delight their owners not only with their reliability and good traction, but also with low fuel consumption. Engines running on heavy fuel, like gasoline engines, are not without minor troubles with the thermostat, starter and sensor failure. And, here, on a large scale, it will be necessary to invest in repairs on a run of 180-200 thousand km - replacement of nozzles and a particulate filter, on a 1.9 TDI engine, the high-pressure fuel pump fails. At the same run, the dual-mass flywheel and EGR valve need to be replaced. On a run of 230-280 thousand km, the time comes to replace the turbine. A little earlier, the boost pressure sensor needs to be replaced. Weak versions of the 1.9 TDI engine do not have a dual-mass flywheel and variable geometry turbocharger. 
Transmission
Most of the Skoda Octavia Tour, presented on the secondary market, are equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. Rarely, but, nevertheless, there are cars with a four-speed automatic. And, here, to meet a car with a six-speed mechanics, which was installed in tandem with the most powerful diesel engine- great luck. The mechanics are reliable, the only complaint that comes from the owners is the fuzzy gear shifting. The reason is the wear of the shaft bearings. If the gears began to turn on with effort, adjustment of the rods or cables (with turbo engines) is required. The clutch resource depends not only on the driving style, but also on the engine size, for example, for a transmission paired with a 1.4 and 1.6 engine, the average clutch life is 130-150 thousand km, while on the engine 1.8 does not always take care of 100,000 km. On cars manufactured before 2006, on a run of 90-140 thousand km, the differential rivets can break, which then destroy the box body. Symptoms - rumble in second gear, twitching at low speeds.
An automatic transmission is less reliable than a manual transmission, according to many owners, a car with such a transmission is considered not the best option to purchase. The main reason is the capricious valve body, it must be cleaned regularly, even with a timely oil change (every 60,000 km). If this is not done, the Valve Bost valve, which is responsible for blocking the torque converter and the main pressure control valve, fails. Also, linear solenoids, speed sensors and wiring are not famous for their long life. Most of the Octavia Tours on the secondary market are equipped with front wheel drive, rarely, but, nevertheless, all-wheel drive versions are also found. It is better to refuse to buy such a car for several reasons. Firstly, the Haldex coupling of that time did not have exemplary reliability. Secondly, the clutch maintenance schedule is small - 30,000 km, and most owners of such cars did not properly service it, therefore, many Octavias have been purely front-wheel drive for several years now. Repairing the clutch will cost a third of the cost of a used car.
Driving performance of the Skoda Octavia Tour with mileage
The chassis of the first generation Skoda Octavia was borrowed from the Volkswagen Golf: front - MacPherson, rear - beam ( in the all-wheel drive version of the multi-link), all spare parts are twins. The suspension is quiet and gently smooths out all the bumps in the road. Quite often, when driving at low speeds forward and backward, the owners are bothered by a knock, the source of which, when contacting the service, is not always possible to identify. The reason is that the engine at low speeds creates vibrations that are transmitted to the exhaust system and it gives it to the body. The problem is not cured. As for the reliability of the suspension, there is nothing to complain about here, the stabilizer bushings serve 40-60 thousand km, the racks are up to 80,000 km. Ball bearings have to be changed every 90-110 thousand km, a little less often thrust bearings and shock absorbers, every 130-150 thousand km. Silent blocks, on average, run 150-180 thousand km. In a multi-link, every 100,000 km you will have to update the bushings of the transverse and trailing arms.
The steering system rarely brings unpleasant surprises. The steering rack, as a rule, does not cause problems up to 150,000 km, after which there is a backlash, the replacement of the rack, in most cases, is required closer to 200,000 km (they ask for 200-300 cu for a new rack). Steering tips go 100-120 thousand km, thrust up to 200,000 km. The only place in the steering that requires special attention is the steering column hinge - play appears over time. The brake system is also reliable, but, due to the large amount of reagents on our roads, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the brake line sealing rings - they corrode strongly. To prevent brake failure, it is recommended to change them forcibly when updating the brake fluid.
Salon
Despite the fact that the interior design of the car looks outdated and inexpressive, the interior is quite comfortable. For interior decoration, cheap, but wear-resistant materials were used, thanks to which, even after many years of operation, the interior does not look shabby. For connoisseurs of luxury, the Laurin & Klement version is available with rich equipment and expensive finishing materials, however, such instances are not common. As for the reliability of electricians, there are a couple of weaknesses. Over time, the rear window heating filaments stop working. You can fix the problem, this will require soldering the contacts special material. On vehicles with mileage over 150,000 km, the air conditioning compressor needs to be replaced. The reason is that the switching valve is clogged. At sharp drops temperature and humidity increase, the instrument panel may “fail”. Of the minor problems, one can note the frequent burnout of the backlight bulbs of the air conditioning control unit and the stove. 
Outcome:
Skoda Octavia Tour is one of the most successful models of the Czech concern. Despite a large number of possible problems, the probability of their occurrence on one individual specimen is very small. In fact, Octavia is a full-fledged German car with a very attractive price not only for purchase, but also for maintenance.
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