Secondary air injection malfunction on Skoda — older Octavia 1.6/1.8 petrol SAI pump seizure.
Skoda P0410 — Secondary air injection malfunction on Skoda — older Octavia 1.6/1.8 petrol SAI pump seizure. Typical UK independent garage cost: £140–£480.
What actually causes P0410 on a Skoda
Skoda P0410 mirrors VAG — SAI pump seized. Most newer TSI engines don't have SAI; pre-2008 multi-point injection ones do.
Skoda engines that log P0410
- 1.6 BSE/BSF (Octavia)
- 1.8 ADR/AGN
How we diagnose P0410 on a Skoda
- VCDS SAI activation
- Pump current draw
- Check valve inspection
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Cheap aftermarket SAI pumps fail within months — Bosch/Pierburg only.
Skoda P0410 repair cost in the UK
Expect £140–£480 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
Skoda P0410 — Pierburg pump, lifetime fix.
Codes usually seen alongside P0410 on Skoda
- P0411
Symptoms drivers report with P0410
- A loud 'vacuum cleaner' or 'jet engine' noise from under the bonnet for the first 60 seconds after a cold start.
- A sudden drop in revs or a slight stumble just as the air pump shuts off.
- Engine management light (EML) glowing amber, often appearing a minute after driving off from cold.
- A strange 'mooing' or clicking sound when the engine is idling during warm-up.
- The car failing its MOT on the 'Major' defect of having an active EML, even if the emissions are actually okay.
Repairs that clear P0410
- Replace air pump
- Clear or replace hoses
- Replace check valve
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0410 guide.