Are there any known problems with the Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2?

I am looking at a Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2 tomorrow. It's done 18,000 miles. Any known problems with this model?

Asked on 28 January 2017 by Bob Gardner

Answered by Honest John

Yes. It's subject to the VAG NOx emissions remap and reports so far are that this destroys the performance of the engine. Plus it has the dodgy 7-speed dry clutch DSG. Two very strong reasons to run a mile from even bothering to view this car.

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