Scout 1.6 TDI CR 105 5dr

Avoid at all costs

The actual car itself is reasonable, the quality of fit and finish is very good for what is after all a budget car. The major problem with this version is the electrics. Skoda have addressed the issues but unsuccessfully. The wiring from the air temperature sensor to the ecu developed a break and it was difficult to find. Fortunately a reasonable auto electrician fixed the problem for £145. The injectors on this model develop a fault where the electric wiring insulation breaks down Skoda charged nearly £800 to fix it when the first failed (under warranty thankfully) but it cost £375 at a local garage when a second failed. The problems are such that you can’t rely on the car to get you from A to B. Recovery is a necessity. Avoid cars with this engine. My car is the estate version and the road holding is laughable. Unless there’s something substantial in the boot it’s so front heavy it means that it doesn’t want to corner. Obviously other versions aren’t the same.

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