It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Skoda Octavia. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Skoda Octavia.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2020.
You will also find information about which engines in Skoda Octavia that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Skoda Octavia?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Skoda Octavia.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Skoda Octavia Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Skoda models.
Skoda Octavia 1997 – 2000
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 1997 and 2000.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 1997 – 2000 | 75 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 1997 – 2000 | 101 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 1997 – 2000 | 125 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 T 1997 – 2000 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 1997 – 2000 | 90 hp | ? |
Skoda Octavia 2001 – 2011
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 2001 and 2011.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 2001 – 2011 | 75 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI 2001 – 2011 | 102 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 4×4 2001 – 2011 | 115 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 T 2001 – 2011 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 T 4×4 2001 – 2011 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 T 2001 – 2011 | 180 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2001 – 2011 | 90 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2001 – 2011 | 100 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2001 – 2011 | 110 hp | ? |
Skoda Octavia 2004 – 2009
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 2004 and 2009.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI 2004 – 2009 | 102 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 FSI 2004 – 2009 | 115 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI 2004 – 2009 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI 2004 – 2009 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI 4×4 2004 – 2009 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 2004 – 2009 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2004 – 2009 | 200 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2004 – 2009 | 105 hp | 150 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 4×4 2004 – 2009 | 105 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2004 – 2009 | 140 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4×4 2004 – 2009 | 140 hp | 150 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2004 – 2009 | 170 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Multifuel 2004 – 2009 | 102 hp | ? |
Skoda Octavia 2009 – 2013
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 2009 and 2013.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI 2009 – 2013 | 102 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI 2009 – 2013 | 105 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 2009 – 2013 | 122 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 2009 – 2013 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4×4 2009 – 2013 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2009 – 2013 | 200 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 2009 – 2013 | 105 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 4×4 2009 – 2013 | 105 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2009 – 2013 | 105 hp | 150 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2009 – 2013 | 140 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4×4 2009 – 2013 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2009 – 2013 | 170 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Multifuel 2009 – 2013 | 102 hp | ? |
Skoda Octavia 2013 – 2017
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 2013 and 2017.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI 2013 – 2017 | 105 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI 2013 – 2017 | 110 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2013 – 2017 | 115 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 2013 – 2017 | 140 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 2013 – 2017 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 FSI 2013 – 2017 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2013 – 2017 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 2013 – 2017 | 105 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 2013 – 2017 | 110 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2013 – 2017 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2013 – 2017 | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia RS 4×4 2013 – 2017 | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 CNG 2013 – 2017 | 110 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
Skoda Octavia 2017 – 2020
Here you will find intervals for the Skoda Octavia between the years 2017 and 2020.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2017 – 2020 | 115 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 2017 – 2020 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI 2017 – 2020 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 2017 – 2020 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 2017 – 2020 | 190 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia RS 2017 – 2020 | 245 hp | Timing chain |
| Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 2017 – 2020 | 115 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2017 – 2020 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4×4 2017 – 2020 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2017 – 2020 | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4×4 2017 – 2020 | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Skoda Octavia 1.4 CNG 2017 – 2020 | 110 hp | ? |
| Skoda Octavia G-TEC 2017 – 2020 | 130 hp | ? |
Does a Skoda Octavia have a timing belt?
Yes, most Skoda Octavia engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Skoda Octavia engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Skoda Octavia?
If the timing belt breaks on your Skoda Octavia, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.