Known Škoda problems at the APK

• Citigo 2011–2022 · 6.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 4.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
• Kodiaq I 2016–2025 · 3.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
• Superb II 2008–2025 · 3.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Octavia III 2013–2022 · 3.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.8%)
• Karoq 2017–2026 · 4.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Kamiq 2019–2026 · 1.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
• Scala 2019–2026 · 1.6% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
• Enyaq 2020–2026 · 1.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.4%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 5.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Octavia III 2013–2022 · 4.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Rapid 2012–2021 · 3.4% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 3.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Superb II 2008–2025 · 2.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 2.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Karoq 2017–2026 · 1.3% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Octavia IV 2019–2026 · 0.7% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 12.8% at 16+ yrs (national 5.8%)
• Citigo 2011–2022 · 6.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.5%)
• Superb II 2008–2025 · 5.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.5%)
• Enyaq 2020–2026 · 2.6% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Kamiq 2019–2026 · 1.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Scala 2019–2026 · 1.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 0.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.1%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Roomster 2006–2023 · 10.1% at 16+ yrs (national 3.5%)
• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 7.8% at 16+ yrs (national 3.5%)
• Fabia II 2007–2014 · 7.6% at 16+ yrs (national 3.5%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 3.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Rapid 2012–2021 · 2.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Superb II 2008–2025 · 3.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 15.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.6%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 10.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.7%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 10.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.4%)
• Octavia III 2013–2022 · 5.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.6%)
• Fabia II 2007–2014 · 8.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.5%)
• Superb II 2008–2025 · 4.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.5%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• Enyaq 2020–2026 · 5.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 1.5% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Citigo 2011–2022 · 0.8% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Rapid 2012–2021 · 1.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Octavia III 2013–2022 · 0.6% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Superb II 2008–2025 · 5.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.3%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 5.7% at 16+ yrs (national 2.0%)
• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 4.1% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
• Fabia II 2007–2014 · 3.7% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 3.1% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 28.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.6%)
• Citigo 2011–2022 · 15.6% at 5–6 yrs (national 7.8%)
• Roomster 2006–2023 · 10.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.3%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Superb II 2008–2025 · 2.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Octavia II 2005–2013 · 2.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Yeti 2009–2020 · 2.8% at 16+ yrs (national 1.2%)

Look under the sills, in the wheel arches and at the suspension mounts, and press on suspicious spots. Watch for fresh sealant or new underbody coating.

• Scala 2019–2026 · 12.5% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Kamiq 2019–2026 · 6.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.6%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Superb II 2008–2025 · 4.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Fabia II 2007–2014 · 1.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Roomster 2006–2023 · 1.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Superb II 2008–2025 · 0.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.1%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.