Skoda Octavia vRS 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No other car can match the performance, spec. and practicality for £15k.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Insurance is a bit steep but servicing costs have been less than expected.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun to drive - equally at home on the motorway or on twisty B-roads.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's not slow...!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Minor electrical problems but all fixed under warranty.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I never thought I would be proud to drive a Skoda...

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could do with slightly more support from the seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm fitted as standard.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent service from dealers so far.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    See 'Reliability'.

    Other

    Skoda need to re-design the boot so that it doesn't deposit a bucketful of water into the boot when you open it after a shower.

    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