Skoda Octavia 4. Generation 1.5 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual (2020–2024)

Research for this car

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  A practical family car, but check open recalls, the infotainment software and the front suspension before you buy.

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  Cold-start judder, oil use, coolant leaks and 48 V faults are the risks, so buy a late car with software and service records and check the oil and coolant.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Read the infotainment version and fault memory with a scanner; test every screen, CarPlay, Front Assist and Travel Assist. Bad result: old software, stored faults, reboots or systems that stay off.
2. Check springs and dampers on a lift; look for transport blocks under the front gaiters. Bad result: cracks, leaks, play or blocks still fitted.
3. Test the 12 V battery after the car sleeps and measure the quiescent current. Bad result: a low battery or a drain.
4. Check steering recall 48LS by VIN. Bad result: an open campaign.
5. Check engine cover recall 10H6 on 2020-2022 cars. Bad result: an open campaign and the cover still fitted.
6. Ask about camera calibration after any windscreen change. Bad result: Front Assist or Travel Assist inactive.

From the engine guide

1. Oil use (no scanner). Check the dipstick and top-up history. Bad: low level, blue smoke, or ring work without an invoice.
2. ACT and camshaft (scanner). Listen for a shudder when the engine switches from two to four cylinders, and read faults. Bad: constant shudder, EPC light, or camshaft codes.
3. Coolant (no scanner). Check the level cold; look for white residue or a sweet smell near the thermostat module. Bad: low level, stains, weak cabin heat.
4. Particulate filter (scanner). On a short-trip car, read soot load and GPF codes. Bad: GPF lamp or regeneration faults.
5. Cold start (scanner). Start stone cold; pull away in 1st and 2nd. Bad: judder between 1,200 and 1,800 rpm. Ask for the update record; a scanner shows the ECU version.
6. Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 24ER, 24EV or 24EP campaign.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions