Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9 TDi Laurin + Klement 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car was an ex contract car with 107,000 miles, full service history and less than £6,000.
Costs
Economic to run, but the alternator pulley failed resulting in the belt shreds causing the cambelt to jump.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth and agile.
Performance
110 bph engine provides enough power with economy.
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Living with it
Reliability
Shreds from the alternator belt got into the cambelt housing causing the cambelt to jump 2 teeth. All this happened at speed on the motorway. NOT IMPRESSED.
Image
Who cares!
Comfort
Seats and ride a little too firm compared to 406.
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Security and Service
Security
Top model with key immobiliser and alarm.
Service
N/A
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Clutch pulley on alternator broke at speed, shredding the belt causing cambelt to jump.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes