Skoda Octavia reviews

Have been pleased with the car which I bought second-hand in 2008 as it has lots of "extras" like cruise control , parking sensors etc - being an Elegance model. Fuel consumption has averaged 48 mpg over the five years (and when towing a 14ft Sprite caravan it does 30 mpg.) Engine power (105 BHP) is more than adequate and the 5-speed gearbox is the best I have used in over 50 years motoring. The boot is huge and swallows up pushchairs, lawnmowers, suitcases etc with room to spare and passenger space is quite generous too. Seats are very comfortable with good range of adjustments to suit everyone. Controls and instruments are well laid out and there is a feeling of quality about the car. As for Skoda's legendary reliability - I have been a bit disappointed as I had to replace a faulty alternator last year six months after fitting new battery and the electronic door-lock on rear door failed last year too. Brakes are about average - replaced front discs and pads at 42,00 miles, rear calipers (seized) at 45,00 miles and now ABS warning is showing faulty speed sensor at 50,000 miles. Other minor gripes include problems with rear screen washer choking , failing aircon and uneven distribution of light from headlamps when dipped beam is adjusted downwards to compensate for nose-up attitude caused by carrying heavy stuff in the boot. But to sum up - I will have Skoda at the top of the list when I come to replace the car in a few year's time.

Reliable, solidly built, versatile car.

I've only done 400 miles so far, but can't find anything wrong

Its been a great car to own. For a car with a such good performance its so reasonable to run and its so comfortable,and the boot is so big! a joy to own.

Had the Octavia VRS for 2 years now , after 6 years with an Audi A4 2.8 Quattro , this is as quick , better assembled in my opinion , and cheaper to run , although lacking some refinments the Audi enjoys , but , price wise , a bargain

Very good economical car

This is the third skoda I have owned and have no complaints

I bought my Octavia 4x4 estate as I wanted a car to pull a horse trailer and horse on damp fields and did not want a large 4x4. It does the job very well for what I want and looks like an ordinary car. Very pleased with it.

Apart from a few squeaks I am extremely pleased with the vehicle

10 years old, 160k on the clock, still getting circa 70mpg out of it on normal runs including country roads. Pass MOT again with very nominal (less than £100) repairs required.

Very practical and economic car to run. Reliable and easy to drive. Ideal for my needs.

The Octavia Estate is a comfortable drive with plenty of load space. The VRS version has enough performance to make it quick to drive without looking like a boy racer.

Very reliable. Can get nearly 600 miles on one tank of diesel!

Roomy, comfortable, economical and reliable.Best car I have owned.

Owned for over 8 years after being purchased second hand from a Skoda dealer with 8000 miles on the clock the car has now done 44000 miles with nothing more than standard servicing and a couple of batteries. The car is not garaged or particularly 'pampered' and yet there is no rust. If there is a down side it is the prejudiced comments from friends and family who do not fully appreciate the common sense of owning a Skoda.

Living in a remote place reached by steep drive the 4 wheel drive is essential The Estate is roomy enough to take my 2 large Deerhounds in comfort with the back seats folded down. Fuel consumption could be better but overall I am satisfied with the car. Rear view visibility could be better

SatNavs were around in 2005, yet Skoda decided to place the cigar lighter socket in the centre console, behind the gear lever. If you have a SatNav mounted at the bottom of the windscreen, which is usual, and need it to be on charge, which is common, the charging cable has to run across the side of the gear lever. Very stupid. Also, mobile 'phones have been around for decades and hands-free kits (portable or installed) for nearly as long, yet most car manufacturers omit to design into their interior layouts a generic 'phone cradle, so we're left trying to rest it in the ashtray or in a door pocket or some other less than ideal place. Come on, car manufacturers, especially Skoda who have become so good at so much - drag your designers into the 21st Century or sack them and get some with up to date ideas!

This car is cheaper to run than my previous, smaller car; it's comfortable to drive and for passengers; the boot is huge and the tech is useful without being fussy. Adults and kids like the car, even the dog does.

Practical and comfortable, it is like a pair of comfortable slippers that can turn in to a pair of low end training shoes if you want a blast on an entertaining road. I have done a few 500 mile trips with ease and comfort. Although petrol engined economy is okay and the 500 mile trips were done on one tank. Urban, as can be expected, is nowhere near as good. One trip was done in the terrible January 2013 snow with a detour through the Perthshire lanes. Even though all weather tyres were fitted to the front only the car did amazingly well. The traction control is excellent. High end 4x4s with road tyres were going nowhere! I'm old fasioned so don't need many toys - it has a decent radio/CD, aircon, electic mirrors. I will likely buy another Skoda when I need to replace this one.

Seat not especially comfortable although can be adjusted several ways. Don't like the lip on the back as makes difficult sometimes to get bigger items in. Not that much for back seat passengers esp. as i am reasonably tall so have driver seat further out. But it is very economical mileage wise and I have had no mechanical problems with it so far.