Skoda Octavia Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Building revs instead of accelerating

When pressing the accelerator the car will build revs instead of accelerating until you let off a build speed very slowly

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.4
Posted: Aug 13, 2022
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No End Of Issues

I have had constant problems since I purchased my VRS IV just over a year ago, and include; failed fuel pump o-ring, blinking dash, headlight beam fault, false alarm activation, no Sat Nav memory, many infotainment issues, constant change i...

2021 Skoda Octavia VRS IV
Posted: May 31, 2022
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Rasping noise on cornering right and bounces

Cornering on right hand open bends produces rasping noise - loud under acceleration, fairly soft on steady throttle, none if no throttle. Noise appears to come from front left corner. Similar noise but intermittent on compression on bumpy...

2005 Skoda Octavia vRS (Mk 1)
Posted: Oct 16, 2020
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Steering fluid leak

Cant find where the leak is

2007 Skoda Octavia 1.2
Posted: Sep 15, 2020
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Electric?

Currently my car is locked into park and can't get it out. The brake fuse keeps blowing when brake applied. Glow plug light on and air bag light on.

2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9 auto
Posted: Feb 12, 2016
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Front end knocking

nocking intermittent depends on the road garage said not antiroll

2001 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel
Posted: Jan 26, 2016
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Power Steering sign on desktop

There's a red sign on the dashboard. The mechanic checked the code number which is G269. So please give me suggestions as to what the problem is and how I can resolve it. Thank you.

2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 Diesel Auto
Posted: Jul 11, 2015
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Car refusing to start

the car rolls over fires up and stops immediately a variation of flashing warning lights abs asr air bag oil etc flashing after several attempts the car will start the lights continue the rev counter needle flicks to 0-5000 revs but the...

2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi elegance
Posted: Jun 4, 2015
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Steering noise

Moving off from stationary, noise like a dry joint and slight vibration in steering column. Worse when cold.

2011 Skoda Octavia Scout
Posted: May 7, 2015
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Rear tyres

I bought my car new in 2008, it was fitted with michelin tyres. I managed to get 46000miles out of them. I fitted new michelins in mid 2013 and have done 15000 miles on them. AT the MOT earlier this week the tester reported that both rear t...

2008 Skoda Octavia estate TDI
Posted: Feb 26, 2015
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Power Steering

Power steering red light came on and i`ve lost the power steering, had it on diagnostic and there is no fault showing, any ideas?

2004 Skoda Octavia 2.0 tdi
Posted: Dec 17, 2014
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Cruise control

My cruise control on my steering wheel has stopped working

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi SE
Posted: Oct 21, 2014
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Knocking noise

Problem 2, i have a knocking noise coming from under my feet when the car lifts off when it stops, it seems to be when the engine is rocking it only happens at low speed as the car has zero power to rock at high speed.

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi manual
Posted: Apr 1, 2013
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Power Steering

The Power Steering warning light has come on in the Octavia. Does anyone know what type / Spec of fluid I should add to it if I find the fluid low. Unfortunately I do not have the Handbook to check the spec because it has been lost. Tha...

2006 Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDI
Posted: Oct 21, 2012
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Can't find power steering reservoir to top up

power steering light is on so wanted to check level of reservoir but can't find it!

2006 Skoda Octavia
Posted: Jul 28, 2012
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Electrical problem

fog lights, washer pump, rear wiper all stopped working, fuses ok. also amber steering light came on after I checked all the fuses, any ideas out there?

2006 Skoda Octavia 4x4
Posted: Jul 27, 2012
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Brake lights

the brake lights come on during the night when the car is parked. Pressing and releasing the bake pedal turns them off but they can come on again later. this ha only happened recently

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9d
Posted: Feb 7, 2012
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Power steering

I was just driving along and my power steering has gone but the light for the battery has come on. is it the steering or something to do with the battery?

2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Dec 30, 2011
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Power Steering warning light

Power steering warning light on dashboard ( orange/NOT red ) is on permanently. Several have had a look and it seems it's a problem with a sensor or probe, and although it can be put out for short periods by one and another, I can't se...

2005 Skoda Octavia 1968 pd8v 140bhp diesel
Posted: Aug 12, 2011
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Slight knocking noise

Hi i own a scoda octavia 1.9 tdi,when the engine is running and in neutral im getting a nocking noise coming from the lower part of the engine,when i put my foot down on the clutch the noise goes away,and also no noise when driving

2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jul 9, 2011
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