Mk2 Octavia VRS petrol - what to look for when buying

[heisthegaffer]

All

Looking at buying an Octavia to replace our 1.6 petrol Focus so is there anything I should look out for in particular? A mate of mine reckons there are a few rogue TFSI engines out there (his A4 is being studied by a dealer at the moment for it's oil consumption).

Also, what is the real world MPG on them? The Focus prob does circa 35mpg for day to day journeys but nearer 40 on long runs. I would imagine the Octavia would be a bit less but can anyone comment?

Thanks all

[AlexJ12]

Can't really help you on them but a mate of mine has a well sorted and looked after VRS estate coming up for sale soon if you want to find out a bit more about for you.

Not sure on your location but the car is in North Essex

PM me if your interested and I'll get a few more details for you.

[anonymous-user]

Nothing particular to look for

[Who me ?]

few problems in 1.8 & 2.0 TSIhttp://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/ ENGINES -

[heisthegaffer]

AlexJ12 said:

Can't really help you on them but a mate of mine has a well sorted and looked after VRS estate coming up for sale soon if you want to find out a bit more about for you.

Not sure on your location but the car is in North Essex

PM me if your interested and I'll get a few more details for you.

Thanks mate, i will do.

[ManOpener]

Pre or post facelift (~2009 I think)? Pte come with the EA113 belt can engines which are very reliable generally, post come with the EA888 which have had some issues with excessive oil consumption, chain tensioner problems and the like.

[heisthegaffer]

Thanks all, sadly I think the Octavia is off the menu now - looking at a 1.6 Focus now!

[heisthegaffer]

heisthegaffer said:

Thanks all, sadly I think the Octavia is off the menu now - looking at a 1.6 Focus now!

As in a newer focus than what we already own....