Cylinder 1 misfire on Skoda — EA888 coil pack, EA189 injector copper-washer leak.
Skoda P0301 — Cylinder 1 misfire on Skoda — EA888 coil pack, EA189 injector copper-washer leak. Typical UK independent garage cost: £85–£750.
What actually causes P0301 on a Skoda
Skoda P0301 mirrors VW exactly — coil pack on petrol turbo, injector seal on diesel. Same diagnostic, same parts.
Skoda engines that log P0301
- 1.8/2.0 TSI EA888
- 2.0 TDI EA189
- 1.4 TSI EA111/EA211
How we diagnose P0301 on a Skoda
- Swap coil 1↔2
- Injector correction on TDI
- Plug condition
- Compression test if needed
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Octavia vRS coil pack failures cluster — fit a full set when one fails.
Skoda P0301 repair cost in the UK
Expect £85–£750 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Skoda are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
Octavia vRS P0301 — full coil set. Next one is days away.
Codes usually seen alongside P0301 on Skoda
- P0300
- P0302
- P0303
- P0304
Symptoms drivers report with P0301
- Engine 'juddering' like a wet dog when you try to overtake on the A9.
- The car 'kangaroos' at low speeds, especially when the engine is stone cold.
- The EML (Engine Management Light) is flashing at you—that's a 'stop now' warning for your catalytic converter.
- A distinct 'put-put-put' sound from the exhaust pipe at idle.
- Massive loss of power, feels like you're towing a caravan that isn't there.
Repairs that clear P0301
- Replace spark plug
- Swap coil pack
- Injector test
- Compression test
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0301 guide.