Octavia II (1Z)
2004–2013 · Liftback, Estate · 15 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the Octavia II (1Z). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
1.4 TSI 122hp (CAXC)2008–2013 · petrol
Problematic
1.4 MPI 75hp (BUD / CGGA)2004–2013 · petrol
Reliable
2.0 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY / BLX)2004–2008 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)2008–2013 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TFSI GTI 200hp (AXX / BWA, EA113)2006–2008 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2010–2013 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF / BAG)2004–2008 · petrol
Problematic
1.9 TDI 105hp BXE / BLS (DPF era, 2006–2009)2006–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TSI vRS 200hp (CCZA, EA888 Gen2)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)2004–2008 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2006–2013 · diesel
Problematic
1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2004–2006 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2004–2013 · petrol
Reliable
1.2 TSI (CBZ, EA111)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB / CDAA, EA888)2007–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent