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Skoda Octavia Estate review

1998 - 2005 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £11,227 - £18,744
Used prices £309 - £3,120
Road tax cost £190 - £415
Insurance group 11 - 28
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 363 - 653 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Great engines, makes an excellent family used buy

CONS

Badge still lacks cachet among some

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

Octavia was the model that wiped the smile off the face of Skoda’s critics for good. It was the fruition of more than seven years of Volkswagen input and finally put paid to stale old Skoda jokes. The estate makes a fine family car – roomy, well equipped, attractive and available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The load area is a decent size and really useful for anyone who’s looking for a car that doubles-up as a dependable workhorse.