Build quality

[woofy]

Actually part of my brain is missing......I do have door seal creaking when going up angles on driveways, on pretty much every surface there is a door seal. It doesn't do it in normal driving, but going up a ramp or driveway curb, anything with an angle really, every seal creaks. I used to get it on my 6 when it was new, but it went away really quickly once they settled in. Its still there 6 mths later and I've noticed every demo RS I have driven does it as well, but not any other OCty. They did mention it in Briskoda but it seems lots did it, I just figured it was a characteristic of a stiffer model.

[vRS554]

I get the creaking on my RS as well, again only when going up ramps or steep inclines not in normal driving. Haven't had the dealer check it out yet, was going to wait until the next service which isn't too far off.
Also get the occassional tapping noise from the aircon although that doesn't happen often enough that I've bothered to get it checked out yet, again I'll wait for the service in a few '000km

[mrgolf]

I used to get this on my 3dr GTI and on my partners Comfortline. I wouldnt actually think this is poor build quality...

Edit: creaking, that is.

[woofy]

A few people on Briskoda reported it ages ago, I think the door seals were variable, so some cars saw it others didn't. Haven't seen anyone with a non RS report it, so part of it must be to do with rigidity. It seems to be the rear doors that do it more than anything.

[Dave R32]

Octavia VRS......28,000 kms in 14 months with no rattles, squeaks or creaks.

Best build quality of the 4 VAG cars I have owned.

Cheers
Dave.

[Johnny_dust]

I have the same tapping sound coming from the interior fans behind the dash. It only seems to make this noise when it is on a low speed, my guess is that it runs and then stops and runs and stops and the sound is it slowing down. Im far from an expert though, just a theory.

[gregozedobe]

There have been some reports of quiet tapping sounds from the passenger side bulkhead - IIRC it is caused by the fuel lines not being secured tightly enough. I think mine does it a little bit but it is very subdued and not consistent (hard to hear unless you really try at idle in a quiet location).

Nothing else to report except I still love my Octy after 13 months of ownership.

[VRS-Vic]

I also have the creaking issues when going up my driveway on an angle.

I'll wait for my service to mention it to the dealer

[Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi]

Got the creaking door noise - sounds like left rear door from the drivers seat

[rym]

Got a BAD intermittent Rattling dash on the left side, drives us crazy! Especially my wife... it's loud!

Reproduced it in front of the dealer support supervisor, acknowledged it but later in the day say they can't reproduced it and said "sir, your car is the quietest...."

Don't know what they did whilst they had it for the day but within 5 mins of going out their drive way, it was back and belting a rattling tune in the dash.

All I can do now is crank up the music.

I've gone to the trouble of taking it back to the dealer twice with NO JOY! and NO SATISFACTION.

Oh, there was paint blemish that was fixed under warranty.

Not sold on the quality...

It's a shame, it's car that has loads of appeal, especially the 1.8l TSI engine, that's a gem of a power plant.