Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Paid £11000 new - it's the 1.9TDi ambiente, great discount.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Other than oil and diesel, none, and it's covered 18,000 miles in four months.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable driving position.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No racer, but it keeps up on the motorway - good midrange acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No probs in 18,000 miles. Feels like it will go forever.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking car in my opinion. Some just don't like the whole Skoda thing, still leave them to drive there 16 grand Golfs... fools.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good firm support and powerful air con.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No one's nicked it yet!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mine is on variable servicing, which is up to 30,000 miles or two years, but the car has a service indicator light that hasn't come on yet and im on 18k miles. Great! With the benefit of a two year unlimited mileage warranty.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Laughing at Golf drivers who paid so much more.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes