Looking to buy Skoda Octavia MK III - help please!
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Hi All - Looking to buy a 2013 mkIII sckoda Octavia and few questions if someone can help please.
It’s a petrol, 1.4 TSI with DSG gearbox. About 15,000 miles.
I have seen a lot of stuff on internet re issue with 7 speed dry clutch DSG on this machine. I understand there was a worldwide recall but in UK the oil was changed. I also saw that there is excessive clutch wear issue. I appreciate its my risk, but any thoughts on whether these are widespread problems and is there anything I can do to minimize the risk or avoid the issue? Is it too much of a risk? Were these problems limited to diesel engine?
Dealer is offering 2 year warranty as part of used event. My usage is low, about 5-6000 miles a year. Half in London and half on motorways. I am looking to own this car for few years to come so want to make the right decision.
any other things to look out for? Only my second car since moving to UK and last one was bought 8 years ago so would appreciate some pointers..
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It’s a petrol, 1.4 TSI with DSG gearbox. About 15,000 miles.
I have seen a lot of stuff on internet re issue with 7 speed dry clutch DSG on this machine. I understand there was a worldwide recall but in UK the oil was changed. I also saw that there is excessive clutch wear issue. I appreciate its my risk, but any thoughts on whether these are widespread problems and is there anything I can do to minimize the risk or avoid the issue? Is it too much of a risk? Were these problems limited to diesel engine?
Dealer is offering 2 year warranty as part of used event. My usage is low, about 5-6000 miles a year. Half in London and half on motorways. I am looking to own this car for few years to come so want to make the right decision.
any other things to look out for? Only my second car since moving to UK and last one was bought 8 years ago so would appreciate some pointers..
ta
I did a fair bit of googling about a year ago as I was considering a 7 speed superb. Very inconclusive but from what I gathered there was issues with the clutches on early cars but this had been resolved quite early on. The later boxes appeared to have much fewer issues. A did find a post on briskoda that told me which codes to avoid but I don't have the link I'm afraid. Suspect a mk3 octaviA would be in safer territory though.
Vag have had the 7 speed dsg for a long time now. I'm sure if it was a lemon they would have stopped using it.
Vag have had the 7 speed dsg for a long time now. I'm sure if it was a lemon they would have stopped using it.
Octavia 3 wasn't affected by the gear oil campaign/workshop action. They did have problems with clutch judder on the 1st to 2nd gear change. Was more noticeable if the car was loaded up and/or there was bit of steering inputted added. I don't remember doing any 7speed box repairs in the MQB chassis as of yet either.
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