Skoda Octavia, 2018, Helsinki

This Skoda for the next small project!

At the time of listing no warning lights were on, but on start-up we observed:

The car only starts with a booster/jump starter, the engine runs a little roughly; battery charged with a charger –> no help, so the battery needs replacing.

Start‑stop does not work

Traction control warning light is on

Front Assist not available

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Electric tailgate not working

Parking sensors report faults

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Body condition: wear, stone chips and marks here and there, dent on the right rear pillar corner, both headlamp units collect moisture

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Interior condition: very dirty, signs of wear

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Tyres

Alloy wheels with studded tyres: 6–7 mm tread

Alloy wheels with summer tyres: front 4 mm and rear 2 mm

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Service history: Electronic service history; timing belt replaced at 173,000 km (Nov 2023) and most recent service at 305,000 km (Feb 2026).

Equipment:

VAT‑eligible

Finnish car (2 owners)

Electronic service booklet

Fuel‑operated auxiliary heater with remote and timer (NOTE: function not tested)

Cruise control

Driver Alert (driver fatigue monitor)

Front Assist (surround monitoring system)

KESSY - keyless entry and start

Rearview camera

Parking sensors front and rear (not working)

SmartLink: Android Auto / Apple CarPlay / MirrorLink

Bluetooth handsfree and media streaming

Audio input (aux‑in, USB)

Radio

Driving mode selector: Eco / Normal / Sport / Individual

Start/Stop system

LED headlights

LED daytime running lights

High beam assist

Ambient light (interior mood lighting)

Leather‑trimmed multifunction steering wheel

Climate control: Automatic

Trip computer

Rain sensor

Auto‑dimming rearview mirror

Tinted rear side windows and rear window

Electric windows

Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors

Seat heaters front and rear

Heated windscreen

Heated steering wheel

Electric tailgate (NOTE: NOT WORKING)

Isofix ready

Central locking: Keyless

2 x Keys

Towbar (removable)

Two sets of tyres

Alloy wheels on summer and winter tyres

First registration date: 26/05/2017