Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's an Audi without the £,000 on the end of the price tag.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a bit thirsty if you give it some, but a respectable 35mpg on motorways.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. Holds road well and ESP, 4WD on demand works really well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's an S3 in a Skoda shell, takes many by suprise!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only failed once (ESP module failed) - still drivable, under warranty.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's the best looking Skoda I've seen and the first car I've owned that passers by have remarked on - it's really a Skoda, honest.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent in front, rear - well don't put 2 adults and baby seat in for more than a few miles - it's a squish.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Deadlocks, alarm and who wants to nick a Skoda?

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealers bend over backwards to be helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    ESP failed - under warranty.

    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