Known APK problem
Škoda Octavia II: wheels and wheel bearings
On the Škoda Octavia II the APK inspector finds wheels and wheel bearings problems 90% more often than on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 2.7%, against about 1.4% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or noise in the wheel bearings, or damaged wheels.
How to check it at the viewing
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Ask the seller: Have any wheel bearings been replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Škoda Octavia IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Octavia II | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 – 15 years | A | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.9× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.9× |
| 16+ years | B | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.1× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Wheels and wheel bearings | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Škoda Octavia II | 2.7% | 1.9× |
| Opel Insignia A | 0.4% | 0.3× |
| Audi A6 (C7) | 0.8% | 0.6× |
| Audi A4 (B8) | 1.6% | 1.2× |
| Volvo V60 I / S60 II | 0.9% | 0.6× |
| BMW 3-serie E90/E91 | 0.6% | 0.4× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Škoda Octavia II often have wheels and wheel bearings problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a wheels and wheel bearings defect on 2.7% of inspected Škoda Octavia IIs, against about 1.4% of all cars of the same age (1.9×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the wheels and wheel bearings on a used Škoda Octavia II?
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know