Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot more car for a lot less money. Corny but true!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Beware the servicing costs if you opt for Longlife!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great motorway car, can give some fun in the twisty bits too!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's easy to forget it's a diesel and it loves hills!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A sticky traction control switch has been the only fault in 65,000 miles, can't be bad.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Inverted snobbery rules.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This is the facelifted model with a bit more space in the rear. Arrive after hundreds of miles of driving without an ache.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm as standard

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing costs vary, shop around dealerships!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Sticky ASR switch (replaced next day under warranty in ten minutes!)

    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