Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    My 4th Octavia - best value around in this class.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing so far - good deal on trade-in low depreciation.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Near perfect on motorways - best car I've had in 30 years.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better than any petrol (110bhp diesel).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problem at all so far (14,000 miles).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I pity those fools who think the name means anything.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Firm seat suit both me and my wife - lots of adjustment.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could do with an alarm as standard - like the auto re-locking feature if opened by remote without opening a door.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not needed any so far - website ok.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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