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Latest models

We have 10 owner reviews for the latest Skoda Octavia:

Older models

Estate (246 owner reviews)

2004 - 2013

  • Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    The CR170 DSG octavia is a fine car that quite nicely fills the gap between a quiet commuter and something...

    The Skoda Octavia Vrs tdi is an excellent and affordable car. Its comfortable to drive, has enough space for...

    Its a fantastic car for the money, all the best VW mechanical parts in a car so much cheaper than...

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  • Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    i loved the idea of the Skoda, as all these reviews kept commenting on the reliability of the VW engine...

    Good car with 40 plus mpg, also very reliable. The jobs we have had have done have been mainly wear...

    Bought with full dealer history, did 30k of motorway miles in first year of ownership, 20k in second & it’s...

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2013 - 2020

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Bought this car to use for work....taxi. done just under 97000 miles in 2 years. Very comfortable, easy to drive...

    Really dissapointed to leave this review and would advise others to have a long test drive. Build quality feels excellent.

    I have owned many interesting and exciting cars before I bought this 1.6tdi Octavia estate and I have to say...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I've owned about 27 used cars, mainly diesels, over the 27 years. From Mondeos, Vectras, BMWs, even people carriers. I...

    If you want a practical family car, but still want a fast fun car, this has to be on your...

    Fantastic performance and wonderful handling in a practical, comfortable package, what more could you want. Good level of equipment, excellent...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Bought second hand 16 months ago from the original owner. She was upset to be parting with it and didn’t...

    A recommended car should be reliable, comfortable, be good value for money and perform as described. Only through ownership over...

    Well I took this car on a business Lease and once I understood that the Eco mode was fine for...

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1998 - 2005

  • Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    If the car has a good service history and has been well looked after, then a great choice for versatility.

    I have to say that, pound for pound, this is probably the best car I have ever owned. I...

    I always fancied getting an Octavia and, having just sold a Mercedes with issues, I am annoyed with myself that...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    FORGED CRANKSHAFT AND FORGED MAHLE PISTONS FROM FACTORY An absolute beauty of an engine, service it regularly and get it remapped...

    Not a bad car tbh wouldn't buy another one boring interior trim cream carpet so needs regular cleaning...

    I've always liked the non obvious choice. The Nissan Primera GT being another "taxi" I've owned. I love my...

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Hatchback (182 owner reviews)

2013 - 2020

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Honest car that does everything well. 4 trips to France average 55mpg. Huge boot and very reliable. Lots of room...

    Plenty of power. Comfortable drive. Reliable car. Good MPG. Great DSG 7 speed gearbox. Loads of room for passengers and...

    This is the third Octavia I’ve had, having had a mk1, a mk2 and now the mk3. The step up...

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2004 - 2013

1998 - 2005

4x4 (11 owner reviews)

2004 - 2013

  • Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Bought new and now 13 years later it still delivers. Used almost every day and as a workhorse not a...

    Bought this car new in 2010 and have since covered just 42,000 miles. In that time it has had the...

    Space - it's used as a grubby farm/dog mobile with trips into town. The boot space, plastic bumpers...

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