This has been debated for several years on here. Continental have been producing cambelts without a change interval for almost as long. All of this is however irrelevant, Skoda UK insist that the interval is 5 years. Skoda UK's choice has nothing to do with operating conditions, it's their choice and they want you to change it more often thanThe Skoda Octavia vRS is a hot hatch based on a regular family car, so it competes with the likes of the slightly flasher, but more expensive and mechanically identical Volkswagen Golf GTI, loony-tune but more focussed and quicker Honda Civic Type R, sweeter handling Ford Focus ST and a host of other models including the Renault Megane R.S Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI True MPG 51.5mpg If you want a car that's spacious, won't cost a lot to buy and little more than pennies to run, then the Skoda Octavia Estate should be on your shortlist.
Skoda India offers anytime warranty up to 8 years / 150,000 km. SKODA Anytime Warranty to cover 7th and 8th year of ownership - just received this brochure from my Service Advisor. The prices look to be steep (in comparison to the current extended warranty package for 5th & 6th years). This is available for Superb, Octavia, Rapid, Kodiaq
Most Skoda Octavia model years built after 2015 are considered reliable. This is because they are fitted with improved and more reliable DSG gearboxes. Nonetheless, the most reliable Skoda Octavia model is the 2018 model year. This car records a few issues and it is pretty reliable. Is it expensive to maintain the Skoda Octavia? Yes
The extra £160 for the Water pump seemed a little expensive to me as its all off anyway! Škoda Octavia ; Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013) www.skoda.co.uk