What caused an engine fault alert in my new Skoda Fabia?

I took delivery of a new Skoda Fabia TSI / DSG 77kw a month or so ago, and have driven around 450 miles since. Then, yesterday, the car stopped suddenly for no reason and the display showed 'Engine fault: Workshop!' A couple of minutes later I started the engine again and drove off normally as if nothing had happened. Was that a one-time glitch, or can I expect it again? What's it likely to have been?

Asked on 25 July 2010 by dickurob

Answered by Honest John

Probably a choked diesel particulate filter.

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