┌─ Overview ────────────────────────────────────────┐
Segment: mainstream
Fuel: petrol
MPG range: 50-50
Insurance group: 12-12
Octavia Mk3 (2013-2020)
mainstreampetrol50 mpgins. grp 12110-180 bhp0-60: 8.5s
~£1882/yr
> Typical values (~9yr old)
Low mi (63k)£7.2k
Avg mi (90k)£6.6k
High mi (126k)£5.1k
> Top failure modes
[HIGH]Water pump£280-500
[CRIT]Timing chain (1.4 TSI)£750-1400
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000
[LOW]Brake pads£80-160
Reliability factor: 0.90
┌─ What to Watch For ────────────────────────────────────────┐
[HIGH]Water pump£280-500
[CRIT]Timing chain (1.4 TSI)£750-1400
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000