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Older models

Hatchback (281 owner reviews)

2015 - 2021

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

    90% of the time it’s a fantastic little car, fits everything in it that I need, plenty of space for...

    I explored having this car crushed and dumped on the forcourt of Bristol Street Motors. I hated it since the...

    From first sitting inside the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo you feel like you're in a sports car of a much...

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2000 - 2007

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

    This car the Skoda the fabia mk1 is absolutely rapid, it’s that rapid I took it to the wrc and...

    I bought this lovely little nugget in March this year (2021) as my first car. It is a small car...

    The low powered engine is probably too slow. Otherwise gets from A to B reliably and cheaply. Basic motoring...

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

    I love the acceleration so much torque, good mpg on a good run 57 mpg my best 44.5 my worst...

    This car is fast, reliable, comfortable, solid, fun to drive and best of all it is sooooo good on fuel!...

    Love the car, but handling can leave you breathless if you are working it through the bends. Have fitted better...

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2007 - 2014

  • Average owner rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Bought it with my eyes open, dealer owned with 4k on the clock. Oil consumption is about 2000 per litre.

    So after having a focus 1.6 estate I wanted something a bit more lively... I looked at the Octavia estate...

    so despite reading about the high oil use, needing spark plugs every 5k miles I decided to purchase this car.

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Estate (76 owner reviews)

2007 - 2014

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

    THE worst car I've owned since an 80's MKIII Escort. Multiple failures including EGR valve,...

    The beast from the east. This this a really good car. It obviously lags behind more modern cars in terms...

    It’s a good workhorse, it does everything a car should do but not too flashy. It’s pretty basic really...

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2015 - 2021

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

    Mine's a pre-facelift SE, so fairly basic spec - but it's still the most comfortable tourer I've had (and one...

    But for the lockdown the review would be an unblemished five stars. I would have appreciated being told that the...

    It has lots of luxury features that I havent had before like automatic lights and cruise control. Tyre wear...

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2000 - 2007

  • Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Absolutely love my Fabia, the best £3000 I've ever spent. 9 years and 150k miles later, and it's still fun...

    Don’t be a badge snob, this car is better than any other small estate and behaves exemplary. It is at...

    It's a good car, look for 1.4 16v 2004- since the older versions have problems with oil consumption. The 1.0...

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Saloon (7 owner reviews)

2000 - 2007

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