Skoda Octavia in general Reviews

We bought the Octavia hatchback (1.9 TDI PD, Ambiente trim) when it was two years old, with a high mileage of 100k and a full service history. I am not sure if the car was a rep/business traveller vehicle or possibly even a taxi, but whatever it was it came to us in a good nick and at a good price - for a two year old vehicle - which ...  Read the complete review

We've just bought a 1.6 TDI Skoda Octavia and are very impressed by both its performance and its practicality. The interior feels higher spec than other cars of a similar class that we looked at, and has great features like a touch screen audio system (which takes an SD card with mp3 files - means we can have our entire music collection ...  Read the complete review

Yes, thats the sentence I so often hear when I tell people that I've got a Skoda. I've also come across probably all the jokes there have ever been about them. But, they soon change their opinions when they actually take a drive in the car. I've had my Skoda Octavia VRS for about 5 years now, and I would not change it for the world. ...  Read the complete review

The pick of the bunch has to be the Hatchback 1.4 TSI Elegance trim. You may think the 1.4 engine isn't powerful enough for a car of this size but it pulls along well with a top speed of 127mph. And a 0-60 time in 9.8 seconds, it isn't slow out the blocks either. The average fuel consumption is around 45mpg which is great for a petrol ...  Read the complete review

New 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI I grew up at a time when Skodas were the butt of many car jokes, such as, "Where's the dip stick in a Skoda? In the drivers seat." A car from the eastern block couldn't really be taken seriously, and no self-respecting person could possibly be seen in one. Then Volkswagen ...  Read the complete review

I had often admired from afar the German automotive art with examples from prestige makes including; Porsche, Mercedes, Audio, Volkswagen, and the mighty Trabant! I wanted to buy into a reliable German Diesel like an Audi A4 or VW Passat. My ex. Boss had got himself an Audi A4 and always moaned about the £400-odd cost of its ...  Read the complete review

Concurring with the general comments of others, reliability is excellent keeping running costs low.. I have owned mine for five years and several friends are on their second or even third car. None have encountered any problems other than routine servicing. Like all cars they have their faults notable poor rear leg room, wind noise at speed and the handling is not all it could be. However, general ride quality, comfort and performance (130 PD) is very good. There is a saying about wise men and fools. By all means buy an Audi or VW and pay 4-5000 for an equivilent car and the previlege of the name. Or buy Skoda and leave some of your hard earnt cash earning interest rather than depreciation.Okay, interior fittings are not as good a quality as Audi/VW but are perfectly acceptable.

I have owned a Glx Tdi for 4 years. It was quite a nice car until it started to go wrong. The car developed a mind of its own, opening doors and windows, switching the radio off, and cutting out on the immobiliser. Eventually, both rear windows went down and wouldn't come back up. This was a month ago. The problem is ...  Read the complete review

Of all the cars I ever expected (or hoped!) to own, a Skoda was never one of them. Well, not until March 01 anyway. Got rid of my Golf GTi Mk 5 and went for the public transport option, but then along came Hatfield and months of delays. Back to the road, then. I liked many of the features of the Golf, but not its roly-poly handling, ...  Read the complete review

Skoda have a bad reputation for their cars, and these days its definitely a reputation which is undeserved! About a year ago, my husband and I decided that we needed a new car, and started our investigations, at first we looked at the more popular Ford Mondeo, but all the second hand ones we could find in our price range were much ...  Read the complete review

I have been lumbered with Driving a Skoda as a company vehicle for a few days, untill I actually drove the beast, to my surprise, it wasn't a lumber, the vehicle drives very well, no guts at all but compared to my first instincts the car drives like any other. the only down fall i have is the seats, they feel very comfortable to ...  Read the complete review

I was shopping for a new car last year, and if it had been my choice, then I would have probably gone for a Skoda Octavia. Its shares the chassis and engines with a VW Golf, but you get a bigger body, which feels a bit more like the size of a Passat. This is unless you are an adult passenger in the back seat, as the rear legroom is ...  Read the complete review

Last Spring we took delivery of a new car. After lots of searching and test driving we chose the Skodia Octavia Estate a 2 litre in a metallic blue finish. We had previously owned a couple of Skoda Felicia estate cars and were already sold on the ideal that you don't always have to pay through the nose for comfort and ...  Read the complete review

The Octavia 1.6 GLXi can manage 38 mpg - max, and reaches 0-60 in a very respectable 11 seconds. The Octavia isn't too powerful, but it is a very good family car that will get you from a-B with ease. Yes, it seems as though the jokes are over as Skoda are now making high quality cars that all can stand up to their rivals and ...  Read the complete review

I first came across the Octavia whilst driving along a motorway - this big hatchback came past me and then sat in front of me for a while. It looks reminiscent of a Rover from the front and a cross between a Vectra and a Passat(hatchback). The estate is a far more attractive car than the hatchback, looking similar to the Mercedes C Class ...  Read the complete review

I have owned my Octavia Estate for almost three months now. I was persuaded to buy it after hiring a saloon in Switzerland eighteen months ago and really liking it. I bought the SLX TDi because it comes with everything that is extra on most other cars in it's price range and class. For instance it has climate control which ...  Read the complete review

I have owned a Skoda Octavia for over 3 years and I am very pleased with it. I travel alot throught out Europe often on the motorways travelling a fairly high speeds and have never had any problems with it. At 1 meter 91 I am very comfortable in it although I am told the back seats are some what a tight fit. I must admit that the ...  Read the complete review

I would like to put straight the untrue stereotype about all Skodas. My parents have recently purchased a Skoda Octavia and it is a brilliant family car. The engine is fast and smooth. The interior is sexy whilst the exterior is well curved. You can get all the features that you desire such as electric windows, sunroof etc and it is ...  Read the complete review