Technical description Skoda Octavia I

The first Skoda model produced in the Volkswagen laboratory. By bringing the car to the market, Skoda has significantly strengthened its position in the automotive market.

Skoda Octavia is a very popular car due to its low purchase price and good technical parameters. It offers a lot of space in the cabin and good equipment, which has made the car very popular. Especially popular among buyers are diesel versions, which in turn are used by sellers, inflating prices for used cars. Octavia has been in production since 1996. The Octavia 1 described here was produced until 2004. Produced in liftback and combi versions. In 2000, he underwent a facelift.

improvement in appearance. / A photo. 1, fig. 2 /

TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

A well made car, technically the Octavi has nothing to complain about. Cars are fine, driving is quite pleasant. Serious faults are rare. Engines are well adapted, especially diesel, and low-failure. Automobile

polished, all elements are in very good harmony with each other, and the appearance of the car can also please the eye.

TYPICAL FAULTS

Steering system

Serious malfunctions were not observed. External terminals are most often replaced in the workshop and the system works without problems. The photo shows the appearance of the transmission after 40 thousand km, which speaks for itself. / A photo. 3 /

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Transmission

The gearbox works very accurately, no serious malfunctions were found. Sometimes oil leaks are observed at the junctions of the gearbox elements, as well as difficult gear shifting, in particular two gears due to the failure of the gear shift mechanism.

Clutch

At very high mileage, the clutch may work loudly and twitch, which is caused by damage to the torsional vibration damper.

ENGINE

Spent units / Photo. 4/, can travel for miles without interfering with the operation of the piston and crank system, but components often fail. Sometimes nozzles get stuck, the throttle system gets dirty, but these are not frequent malfunctions.

however, it is noteworthy that with high mileage, leaks may appear in the area of ​​\u5b\uXNUMXbthe oil seals of the valve cover shafts and head gasket. A poorly treated turbodiesel can cost you dearly if the compressor system fails. The motor in a beautiful case looks attractive, and at the same time, accessories are protected from unauthorized access. / A photo. XNUMX /

Hamulce

Low failure system / Photo. 6/, however, due to careless maintenance of the brakes, the parts of the handbrake seize, which leads to blocking of the brake and premature wear of the parts.

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Body

A fairly well-made body does not cause problems, but cars from the beginning of production may have traces of corrosion, especially if it is a car that has been carelessly repaired. An interesting solution in the presented model is the trunk lid, integrated with

back window. / A photo. 7 /

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Electrical installation

Serious damage is not observed, but failures in fittings, sensors and other actuators are possible. Occasionally there are problems with the central lock and power windows. Sometimes the alternator pulley can fail / Photo. 8 / and headlights may evaporate. / A photo. 9 /

Suspension

Elements subject to damage include metal-rubber bushings of the rocker arm, pins, bearings, rubber connectors / Photo. 10, fig. 11, fig. 12 /, but this is the merit of holes, and not a factory defect.

interior

The interior is very comfortable and pleasant to use. Most of the cars are well equipped. The seats provide comfort both front and rear. You can travel comfortably by car. You can choose between the version with climate control and normal air supply / Photo. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19/. The downside is that the elements are susceptible to contamination.

upholstery / Photo. 20/, big plus but big trunk

which has very good access. / A photo. 21 /

SUMMARY

The car is very popular among fleet customers and individuals. The Octavia has often been seen as a manager's car, etc. The ease of travel also favors the use of this car by taxi drivers. A car with a small breakdown, dynamic and at the same time economical, a car worth recommending to people who love big cars, space and comfort at an affordable price.

PROS

– Roomy and functional interior.

– Durable sheet metal and varnish.

– Well-chosen drives.

– Low prices and easy access to spare parts.

MINUSS

– Oil leakage from the gearbox.

– Jamming and corrosion of the rear wheel brake elements.

Availability of spare parts:

The originals are very good.

Substitutions are very good.

Spare parts prices:

The originals are top notch.

Substitutes - at a decent level.

Bounce rate:

Low