Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.8 20V SLXi 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
As good as a Passat and thousands cheaper.
Costs
Servicing prices reasonable, but a few niggly faults have cost me a couple of hundred to fix.
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On the road
Driving
Fine if you don't push it too hard round the corners.
Performance
Rev happy engine, will cruise for hours at 100mph no problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
Two sets of front discs in 30k miles, rear blake caliper seized, rear heater packed up, wipers seized.
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The best kept secret there is!
Comfort
Firm seats ideal for long jouneys. Not much space in back.
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Security and Service
Security
No one wants to nick a Skoda, fine by me.
Service
Superb. They really do go the extra mile.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Fronts discs warped (twice), rear caliper seized, wipers seized, heated rear window broke.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes