Skoda Octavia reviews

Any one had a problem with the engine cutting our when driving along

Stacks of space, high levels of equipment, good performance and economy. Comfort only marked down slightly as the sports suspension can be a bit bumpy on some roads. All this in a car that was half the price of the equivalent Audi.

Good quality, reliable car with very good performasnce, good comfort and space. Good original purchase price. Maintenance and repair costs a bit high.

The best car I have ever owned (I'm 74). It ticks all the boxes; everything seems just right

Engine lasts a long time. Very spacious with large boot.

Comfortable, fast, good performance, well equipped, economical, although the satnav is poor compared to TomTom. Navigation through the touch screen takes a lot of work and has to be done by passenger (or stopped). More gizmos that I need or use therefore more to go wrong. Would be better if some controls were switches which could be felt by touch, thereby not taking eyes off the road. good value - effectively a cheap Volkswagen

I love my Skoda Octavia, it still runs really well after 13 years use, it is an economical and a pleasant drive. I would recommend the car to anyone and when the time comes for me to replace it I will buy another.

The Skoda Octavia 1400 auto Estate, is spacious and reasonably easy to access, and load, and quite comfortable to drive, with plenty of performance speed and acceleration , with very good braking and vehicle control, in urgent situations. I would definitely recommend this vehicle model to any driver of 6ft height or with mobility restrictions.

I bought my Approved Used Octavia about 2 months ago so it's early days, however I have not been disappointed so far. I was looking a car with a larger boot than my previous car (Ford Focus) and an automatic as I spend a lot of time in traffic on the M25! The Octavia fits that small brief perfectly, the boot is huge. I was initially thinking of the Estate but the Hatchback was more than enough for me. The fit an finish of the Skoda is excellent especially in the higher spec Elegance model. It's clear to see the influence of VW as many parts seem to be lifted straight from either the Golf or Passat. However Skoda have added in lot's of really simple storage solutions throughout the car which really add benefit to the day to day experience. The DSG box works really well plus you have different driving modes to choose from, all work well however I tend to stick to ECO mode to save fuel. It's a very comfortable drive especially on the motorway, if you're looking for something to hustle along A-roads then this is probably not the car for you but in real world every day driving it is excellent. 60+ MPG is easily achievable without driving like at a snails pace (I suspect the manual version is even better on fuel economy). I had an issue with a faulty water pump two weeks into ownership which was disappointing however Skoda fixed under warranty. It appears to be a known fault so something to watch out for. Skoda service has been excellent so far, the service intervals are 2 years or 20000 miles and Skoda servicing costs look reasonable. The only thing holding this car back is the badge on the bonnet, if you need a so called "Premium" badge then you probably aren't reading this. If you have an open mind and an eye for a bargain then the Octavia is well worth a serious look.

The Octavian is a good sized famil hatchback with very large luggage carrying capacity. The 2ltr diesel is responsive and economic.

POSITIVE. Very reliable to run and reasonable service costs, plenty of room for passengers and luggage, and with the rear seats folded down I've even had room to transport a new full size American style fridge freezer. On a long journey using motorways I've had up to 59 miles per gallon. Acceleration is very positive having twin turbos and cruising speeds are quiet having 7 forward gears. NEGATIVE. It has been fitted with the fraudulent emissions software now awaiting rectification.

A spacious, well equipped car with a huge boot and excellent road manners. Performance is rapid but the VRS still offers 40+mpg on a run. Good handling for a big car and very reliable so far, this my 3rd VRS. My only criticism is the tyre noise.

This is my 2nd octavia wonderful car for the price positives unbeatable load space fantastic auto transmission smooth ride so reliable with about average service costs negatives seats could be more comfortable heater & air con could be better

I bought this Skoda as a used car in 2012 and apart from a replacement clutch and timing belt set the only problems have been with failed window mechanisms which have been simple to replace.. I am very satisfied with its performance,especially on motorways, and m.p.g. I have no plans to replace it in the foreseeable future.

I have had this vehicle for over 3 years and despite high milage it has never let me down

I have owned this vehicle for 3 years. During this time it has proven to be reliable, comfortable and economical. For those considering a Skoda I would recommend this car against Audi & Volkswagen as after all they are the same car, and would recommend this vehicle to any other person considering a similar vehicle from other manufacturers. The Skoda badge no longer carries the stigma previously associated as it has for a number of years now been part of the Volkswagen group and the improvement in all their vehicles has been advantageous to all motorists.

My Octavia Elegance is very well equipped and a pleasure to drive and own. A few things have gone wrong, but after 7 years of ownership I struggle to think of anything else I'd like to own.

I have found that the format of 5door hatch/sedan is very flexible for a young family, with plenty of space for 5 and all the stuff associated with children ( prams etc). And with the rear seat folded down can carry fairly large items securely .

A very economical car. Spacious boot - big enough to vary luggage for people going on a two week cruise. The DSG gearbox makes the change of gea unnoticeable. Only problems have been a broken injector and a failed engine management system on 26000 miles.

This was a 'head over heart' purchase but I have no regrets. The Octavia has proved to be very practical, reliable and economical. Ok, it's not the best looking car around but it makes up for that in every other field - in my opinion.