High mileage Octy 1's

Old Blue · 16-12-2007, 17:23

Out in one of our local taxis last night, Octy 1 diesels. This one had 230.000 miles on the clock and driver said they had another with 260,000 on. Apart from new gearboxes each and the usual wear and tear nothing else had gone wrong.

Not bad eh!!

iCraig · 16-12-2007, 17:29

They're good cars, taxi drivers seem to love them.

And I can see why, they're comfortable and fairly reliable. Which is why I own one! I had a convo with a Skoda Superb owning taxi driver a while back and he told me he likes Skoda's cos the way Skoda UK treat taxi drivers and that they are immensely reliable and cheap to fix.

fordfan · 16-12-2007, 18:58

We have a regular customer with a 1999 Octavia estate. It was in a week or so ago for a service at 260,000 miles. It is still on its original clutch.

daverapid · 16-12-2007, 19:58

I run a garage owned by a taxi company in Royston, Herts. They've owned several Octavias and Superbs which have all covered well over 200,000 miles with all the major mechanicals being original.

Fantastic cars.

Taxi 219 · 17-12-2007, 07:20

Yeah same here in Bournemouth 70% of our taxis are Octavias that are well over 250,000+ miles.The oldest being a Y plate SDi till going strong.

Tom_vRS · 17-12-2007, 09:29

Yep, when in Wales last year I went in an Octy SDI with well over 300k on the clock, was so impressed I started a thread up IIRC...

The SDIs seem to like gearboxs then, this driver said his was on its 3rd, but still wouldn't want anything else.

Also went in a 54 plate Superb taxi with 145k on the clock and it was like new.

Pudsey83 · 19-12-2007, 18:52

I have a Y Plate 2001 SDI and i've got 248,000 on the clock...... So far i've had

New clutch (Toasted last completely, Fell apart when replacing it)

New Aux Belt tensioner

Cam and Aux belts

Bulbs (Lots and Lots of bulbs, Damn High level brake light)

New drums, pads and shoes

New Door lock

New indicator relay

New power steering rack

Other than that it's all good. Very good to drive and to work on

Taxi 219 · 20-12-2007, 04:46

Great cars!!
Hope my TDi can go for that long.

AwesomeSarah · 20-12-2007, 08:48

HI
When I worked at the dealers I did warranty claims , the gearbox`s was a majour problem with them
Many would be on their 3rd
DUS box , same as the 1.4 and 1.6 MK4 Golf`s and they have problems too

Hazzard switches are another one that went quite quickly too
But other than that I must admit that I have seen many many with 250k on them
Majority of them was still under warranty too

Sarah

paul1978 · 20-12-2007, 09:57

My Octavia is up to 231,000, it isn't a Taxi, it's a 1998 1.6 AKL GLXi, I've had it from new, same gearbox, original clutch, no engine problems at all, it's done most of the miles being driven accross Europe 3-4 times every year, only ever had a few issues with a door lock and some idling issues due to a temp sensor. Runs perfectly and gets an oil change every 5-6000 miles, all electrics still work, including air-con which i get serviced every year. I plan to keep it for a while yet as bodywork etc is like new. Great car so far............!

mattbeef · 20-12-2007, 10:08

just goes to show that if your service a car regularly it will last for ever

Pudsey83 · 22-05-2008, 18:23

Hey all i've just tipped 258,000 in my 2001 1.9SDI octy, and still running well.

Lloyd55vrs · 22-05-2008, 18:30

my brothers VRS got 165k i beleve or is it 185 maybe more like it but its in great shape

and he loves it, no wear anywhere inside apart from a teeny bit on the usual drivers seat, and he no longer drives puntos lol

i can call him brother again lol lol

Cartoon Steven · 23-05-2008, 11:32

Suddenly I'm think my replacement for my Felicia, might be an Octavia!

From all these posts, would I be right in assuming that it's the diesel versions which have the longest lives?

Pimpmyskodia · 23-05-2008, 14:35

think its safe to say they do, aslong as there serviced well and generally taken care of, then you shouldnt have any major problems.

Lloyd55vrs · 23-05-2008, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cartoon Steven

Suddenly I'm think my replacement for my Felicia, might be an Octavia!

From all these posts, would I be right in assuming that it's the diesel versions which have the longest lives?

my bros is the 1.8t vrs, lots of paperwork tho so he knows its been pampered

16-12-2007, 17:23	#1
Old Blue Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 133 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	High mileage Octy 1's Out in one of our local taxis last night, Octy 1 diesels. This one had 230.000 miles on the clock and driver said they had another with 260,000 on. Apart from new gearboxes each and the usual wear and tear nothing else had gone wrong. Not bad eh!!

16-12-2007, 17:29	#2
iCraig Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irlam, Manchester Posts: 208 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's They're good cars, taxi drivers seem to love them. And I can see why, they're comfortable and fairly reliable. Which is why I own one! I had a convo with a Skoda Superb owning taxi driver a while back and he told me he likes Skoda's cos the way Skoda UK treat taxi drivers and that they are immensely reliable and cheap to fix. __________________ 1997 Škoda Felicia 1.3LXi -> 1999 Škoda Octavia 1.6LXi -> Wants a Fabia for his next car!

16-12-2007, 18:58	#3
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 30 Thanked 225 Times in 196 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's We have a regular customer with a 1999 Octavia estate. It was in a week or so ago for a service at 260,000 miles. It is still on its original clutch.

16-12-2007, 19:58	#4
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 788 Thanks: 19 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's I run a garage owned by a taxi company in Royston, Herts. They've owned several Octavias and Superbs which have all covered well over 200,000 miles with all the major mechanicals being original. Fantastic cars. __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

17-12-2007, 07:20	#5
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's Yeah same here in Bournemouth 70% of our taxis are Octavias that are well over 250,000+ miles.The oldest being a Y plate SDi till going strong.

17-12-2007, 09:29	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,081 Thanks: 625 Thanked 380 Times in 261 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's Yep, when in Wales last year I went in an Octy SDI with well over 300k on the clock, was so impressed I started a thread up IIRC... The SDIs seem to like gearboxs then, this driver said his was on its 3rd, but still wouldn't want anything else. Also went in a 54 plate Superb taxi with 145k on the clock and it was like new. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

19-12-2007, 18:52	#7
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's I have a Y Plate 2001 SDI and i've got 248,000 on the clock...... So far i've had New clutch (Toasted last completely, Fell apart when replacing it) New Aux Belt tensioner Cam and Aux belts Bulbs (Lots and Lots of bulbs, Damn High level brake light) New drums, pads and shoes New Door lock New indicator relay New power steering rack Other than that it's all good. Very good to drive and to work on __________________

20-12-2007, 04:46	#8
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's Great cars!! Hope my TDi can go for that long.

20-12-2007, 08:48	#9
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,723 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's HI When I worked at the dealers I did warranty claims , the gearbox`s was a majour problem with them Many would be on their 3rd DUS box , same as the 1.4 and 1.6 MK4 Golf`s and they have problems too Hazzard switches are another one that went quite quickly too But other than that I must admit that I have seen many many with 250k on them Majority of them was still under warranty too Sarah

20-12-2007, 09:57	#10
paul1978 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's My Octavia is up to 231,000, it isn't a Taxi, it's a 1998 1.6 AKL GLXi, I've had it from new, same gearbox, original clutch, no engine problems at all, it's done most of the miles being driven accross Europe 3-4 times every year, only ever had a few issues with a door lock and some idling issues due to a temp sensor. Runs perfectly and gets an oil change every 5-6000 miles, all electrics still work, including air-con which i get serviced every year. I plan to keep it for a while yet as bodywork etc is like new. Great car so far............! Last edited by paul1978; 20-12-2007 at 11:53.

20-12-2007, 10:08	#11
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,355 Thanks: 38 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's just goes to show that if your service a car regularly it will last for ever __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

22-05-2008, 18:23	#12
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's Hey all i've just tipped 258,000 in my 2001 1.9SDI octy, and still running well. __________________

22-05-2008, 18:30	#13
Lloyd55vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 404 Thanks: 93 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's my brothers VRS got 165k i beleve or is it 185 maybe more like it but its in great shape and he loves it, no wear anywhere inside apart from a teeny bit on the usual drivers seat, and he no longer drives puntos lol i can call him brother again lol lol __________________

23-05-2008, 11:32	#14
Cartoon Steven Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: High mileage Octy 1's Suddenly I'm think my replacement for my Felicia, might be an Octavia! From all these posts, would I be right in assuming that it's the diesel versions which have the longest lives?

23-05-2008, 14:35	#15
Pimpmyskodia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 208 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: High mileage Octy 1's think its safe to say they do, aslong as there serviced well and generally taken care of, then you shouldnt have any major problems. __________________ Octavia 1.9TDi, exeons, painted brake calipers, 18" VW anniversary wheels, rear spoliler, front and rear aero wipers, Ram-Air induction kit, 2x JBL 1200w subs, JL audio door speakers, 3000w Amp, sony GT710 CD player, Tuning box unit. Longlife Full stainless exhaust system, Decat pipe.

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