Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot of car for not much money! Prices fall easily however.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite economical for a large car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Does everything you want it to do without much excitement.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    With a bit of boot, the 2 litre motor will kick in quite nicely.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Free servicing and AA Cover a bonus! Boot solenoid failed leaving the boot locked for three weeks! Spare key took four months to arrive - after constant nagging!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People are impressed with its styling - a BMW?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rear legroom sacrificed at the expense of a gigantic boot.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not been touched yet.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Still awaiting a reply to an email sent eight weeks ago re: a spare key!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Yellow gunge in the oil filler cap! What is it?

    Other

    Pads changed after 6000 miles because of grating sound.

    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