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
1.9 TDI 105hp BXE / BLS2006–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2010–2013 · diesel
Problematic
2.0 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY)2004–2008 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU / CCSA)2004–2013 · petrol
Reliable
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF / BAG)2004–2008 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 TSI vRS 200hp (CCZA, EA888 Gen2)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)2004–2008 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFHC)2008–2013 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2006–2013 · diesel
Problematic
1.2 TSI 105hp (CBZB)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 TFSI vRS 200hp (BWA / AXX, EA113)2006–2008 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB / CDAA, EA888)2007–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2004–2006 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.4 MPI 75hp (BUD / CGGA)2004–2013 · petrol
Reliable