The AA
  • Used Cars
    Used Cars
    • Browse by Manufacturer
      Browse by Manufacturer
      • Used Audi
      • Used BMW
      • Used Citroen
      • Used Fiat
      • Used Ford
      • Used Honda
      • Used Hyundai
      • Used Jaguar
      • Used Kia
      • Used Land Rover
      • Used MINI
      • Used Mercedes
      • Used Nissan
      • Used Peugeot
      • Used Renault
      • Used Skoda
      • Used Toyota
      • Used Vauxhall
      • Used Volkswagen
      • Used Volvo
      • Search All Used Cars
    • Browse by Model
      Browse by Model
      • Used Audi A1
      • Used Audi A3
      • Used Fiat 500
      • Used Ford Fiesta
      • Used Ford Focus
      • Used Ford Kuga
      • Used Kia Sportage
      • Used Mercedes A Class
      • Used Mercedes C Class
      • Used MINI Hatch
      • Used Nissan Juke
      • Used Nissan Qashqai
      • Used Peugeot 208
      • Used Range Rover Evoque
      • Used Toyota Yaris
      • Used Vauxhall Astra
      • Used Vauxhall Corsa
      • Used Vauxhall Mokka
      • Used Volkswagen Golf
      • Used Volkswagen Polo
      • Search All Used Cars
    • Browse by Location
      Browse by Location
      • Used Cars in Birmingham
      • Used Cars in Brighton
      • Used Cars in Bristol
      • Used Cars in Cardiff
      • Used Cars in Coventry
      • Used Cars in Edinburgh
      • Used Cars in Glasgow
      • Used Cars in Leeds
      • Used Cars in Leicester
      • Used Cars in Liverpool
      • Used Cars in London
      • Used Cars in Manchester
      • Used Cars in Northampton
      • Used Cars in Northern Ireland
      • Used Cars in Norwich
      • Used Cars in Nottingham
      • Used Cars in Scotland
      • Used Cars in Sheffield
      • Used Cars in Southampton
      • Used Cars in Stoke-on-Trent
      • All Locations
    • Browse by Bodystyle
      Browse by Bodystyle
      • Used 7 Seaters
      • Used 4x4
      • Used SUVs
      • Used Executive Cars
      • Used Family Cars
      • Used Luxury Cars
      • Used People Carriers
      • Used Sports Cars
      • Used Supercars
      • Used Superminis
      • Used City Cars
      • Used Hatchbacks
      • Used Estates
      • Used Saloons
      • Used Coupes
      • Used Convertibles
      • Used Motorhomes
    • Browse by Fuel Type
      Browse by Fuel Type
      • Used Diesel Cars
      • Used Electric Cars
      • Used Hybrid Cars
      • Used Petrol Cars
    • Browse by Transmission
      Browse by Transmission
      • Used Automatic Cars
      • Used Manual Cars
    • Browse by Maximum Price
      Browse by Maximum Price
      • Used Cars under £30,000
      • Used Cars under £20,000
      • Used Cars under £15,000
      • Used Cars under £10,000
      • Used Cars under £5,000
      • Used Cars under £4,000
      • Used Cars under £3,000
      • Used Cars under £2,000
      • Used Cars under £1,000
    • Buying Advice
      Buying Advice
      • Best used 4x4 cars in 2022
      • Best used 7-seater cars in 2022
      • Best used electric cars in 2022
      • Best used estate cars in 2022
      • Best used family cars in 2022
      • Best used first cars in 2022
      • Best used fuel efficient cars in 2022
      • Best used hybrid cars in 2022
      • Best used second-hand cars in 2022
      • Best used small cars in 2022
      • Best used sports cars in 2022
      • Best used SUV cars in 2022
  • Used Vans
  • Finance
    Finance
    • Car finance
    • Eligibility checker
    • Car finance calculator
    • Car finance explained
    • Car Leasing
    • PCP car finance
  • Warranty
    Warranty
    • Car warranty
    • Our warranties
    • FAQs
    • Contact us
  • Sell my car
    Sell my car
    • Sell my car
    • Sell my van
    • Value my car
  • Dealerships
  • Your account
Add your postcode for better results
Add your postcode for better results

Representative example

Borrowing £7,500 at a representative APR of 12.9%, annual interest rate (fixed) 12.9%, 59 monthly payments of £170.88 followed by 1 payment of £180.88, total cost of credit is £2,762.80, total amount payable is £10,262.80.

Used Skoda Octavia Cars for Sale

1 - 20 of 787 Cars for sale
Add your postcode for more accurate results.

Save this search

  1. Used Cars
  2. Skoda
  3. Octavia
Read our helpful guide to second hand Skoda Octavia.

Skoda Octavia 1L SE Technology TSI

Skoda Octavia 1L SE Technology TSI
£12,799
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 56,020 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

Skoda Octavia 1.6L SE Drive SCR TDI

Skoda Octavia 1.6L SE Drive SCR TDI
£15,299 was £15,949
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 26,647 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia 2L SE Technology TDI

Skoda Octavia 2L SE Technology TDI
£15,599 was £16,299
London
  • 2020
  • •
  • 78,087 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia 2L vRS TSI

Skoda Octavia 2L vRS TSI
£20,499 was £21,749
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 42,988 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

Skoda Octavia 2L vRS TSI

Skoda Octavia 2L vRS TSI
£21,149 was £22,699
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 28,863 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia 1.4L SE Technology TSI iV

Skoda Octavia 1.4L SE Technology TSI iV
£27,049 was £32,699
London
  • 2021
  • •
  • 12,302 miles
  • •
  • Plug_in_hybrid
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Vrs

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Vrs
£12,295
London
  • 2015
  • •
  • 82,000 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia SE TSI

Skoda Octavia SE TSI
£8,995
London
  • 2015
  • •
  • 86,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia SE TSI

Skoda Octavia SE TSI
£9,690
London
  • 2013
  • •
  • 27,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia SE TDI DSG

Skoda Octavia SE TDI DSG
£11,490
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 99,000 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Semi auto
View details

Skoda Octavia SE TECHNOLOGY TSI DSG

Skoda Octavia SE TECHNOLOGY TSI DSG
£12,490
London
  • 2019
  • •
  • 87,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Semi auto
View details

SKODA Octavia Hatchback 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE First Ed DSG

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE First Ed DSG
£22,280
London
  • 2021
  • •
  • 4,800 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

SKODA Octavia Hatchback 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE 5dr DSG

Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE 5dr DSG
£22,480
London
  • 2022
  • •
  • 4,100 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

SKODA Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE 5dr DSG

Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE 5dr DSG
£22,980
London
  • 2022
  • •
  • 14,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

SKODA Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI e-TEC (109ps) SE DSG

Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI e-TEC (109ps) SE DSG
£22,980
London
  • 2022
  • •
  • 16,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

SKODA Octavia Hatchback 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE L 5dr DSG

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE L 5dr DSG
£25,480
London
  • 2021
  • •
  • 8,100 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
View details

SKODA Octavia 1.6 TDI S Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI S Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£6,849 was £7,249
London
  • 2016
  • •
  • 76,000 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (140 ps)

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (140 ps)
£9,495
London
  • 2015
  • •
  • 66,462 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia S TSI

Skoda Octavia S TSI
£8,790 was £8,990
Wembley
  • 2017
  • •
  • 62,000 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE L First Edition 5dr - Heated Seats - F/R Parking Sens

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE L First Edition 5dr - Heated Seats - F/R Parking Sens
£18,600
Croydon
  • 2020
  • •
  • 33,740 miles
  • •
  • Petrol
  • •
  • Manual
View details
** plus VAT where applicable

Jump to section

  • About Octavia
  • Why buy a used Octavia?
  • Octavia updates
  • Which used Octavia should I buy?
  • What should I look for?

Used Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia

AA Cars works closely with thousands of UK used car dealers to bring you one of the largest selections of Skoda Octavia cars on the market. You can also browse Skoda dealers to find a second hand car close to you today. All used Skoda Octavia on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover.

Expert Opinion

If there's a single car which can claim to be responsible for the changing reputation of Skoda over the last few years, it's the Octavia. With a 560 litre boot in the saloon, a range of VW Group engines under the bonnet and a sophisticated design, it gives its rivals a real run for their money; especially considering the Octavia's meagre price tag. Engine and trim levels range, but opt for the 1.8 litre petrol and you'll cruise along with the best of them, while a frugal diesel will keep run costs low.

Skoda Octavia - Review
4.5/5
171 Skoda Octavia reviews

About Skoda Octavia

Skoda revived the Octavia nameplate in the late 1990s for a new large practical model that was the result of the brand’s collaboration with Volkswagen. Renowned for its huge boot and roomy shape, it was an instant hit for the brand, with an Estate model continuing its success.

Second- and third-generation models would follow in 2004 and 2012 respectively, while sporty VRS versions have been offered on every model so far. The most recent Octavia arrived in 2020, bringing with it a new digitised interior and electrified powertrains for the first time.

Why buy a used Octavia?

One of the many highlights of the Octavia is its vast interior. Thanks to the elongated hatchback shape, it’s by far the roomiest car in its segment, and far more practical than a conventional model in this class, such as the Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus. Those two cars, for example, offer 370 litres of boot space, but with the Octavia you get an enormous 600-litre boot. It’s so big in fact that you’ll struggle to reach items at the back of the trunk without having to climb in.

Rear seat space is equally impressive, with loads of headroom and legroom ensuring most adults will be able to get comfortable. You’re also able to choose the Estate version if you fancy something even more practical.

Yet, despite its size, the Octavia is almost identical in price to others in this class, representing fantastic value on the new market, and especially when buying used. It really is a very savvy choice for those wanting to get the most for their money.

But this low price isn’t at the expense of how the model looks or its quality, as with its sleek shape, it offers the classy looks you’d usually associate with far more expensive and premium models. Inside, the fit and finish is excellent, too – particularly on the latest cars, which also get modern touches like a large touchscreen system and digital dials.

Also key to the Octavia is its driving experience. Though it’s not as sporty to drive as rivals – though you can correct that by choosing the vRS model – it prioritises comfort and refinement over anything else, and that’s where it truly excels. If you want a car for longer trips or if you spend a lot of time commuting, there really aren’t many better cars available at this price.

Octavia updates

Here’s a brief history of the Skoda Octavia, since it was revived in 1996.

  • Skoda revived the Octavia name (it was previously used in the 1950s and ‘60s) for a new large hatchback in 1996. It would reach the UK in 1998
  • In 2001, Skoda introduced the vRS – a sporty hot hatch that got more aggressive styling and the same engine from the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
  • A second-generation Octavia was launched in 2004, featuring more modern styling, additional interior space and new innovations like dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. It was revised in 2008, gaining more interior creature comforts and new 1.4- and 1.8-litre TSI petrol engines.
  • Skoda introduced the third-generation Octavia in 2013, with this getting a more elegant and modern design, as well as the likes of a touchscreen as standard. It was revised in 2017, gaining an improved media system and new driver aids as well as a dual-light setup at the front.
  • By 2020, the fourth-generation Octavia was launched. Bringing a more coupe-like shape than before, a digitalised interior and both mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Which used Octavia should I buy?

Trim levels and equipment highlights on the latest Skoda Octavia are as follows.

Skoda Octavia SE

16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, LED rear lights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, automatic lights and wipers, keyless start, cruise control, rear parking sensors, 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Skoda Octavia SE Technology

Satellite navigation, front parking sensors.

Skoda Octavia SE L

17-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior styling, electric folding mirrors, microsuede upholstery, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, drive mode selection.

Skoda Octavia vRS

Full Matrix LED headlights, electric boot, LED interior lighting, black vRS sports seats with red stitching, sporty bodykit, 19-inch alloy wheels, sports steering wheel.

What should I look for when buying a used Octavia?

  • DSG automatic gearboxes can be glitchy occasionally, so check gear changes are smooth and that there’s no hesitation. The gearbox oil also needs changing every second service.
  • Satellite navigation systems can have issues, so check everything is working as it’s meant to.

More Used Skoda Cars to choose from

  • Used Skoda
  • Other family cars
  • Skoda Citigo
  • Skoda Enyaq
  • Skoda Fabia
  • Skoda Kamiq
  • Skoda Karoq
  • Skoda Kodiaq
  • Skoda Rapid
  • Skoda Roomster
  • Skoda Scala
  • Skoda Superb
  • Skoda Yeti
  • Skoda Dealers

More Used Skoda Octavia Cars by Colour

  • Black Skoda Octavia
  • Blue Skoda Octavia
  • Grey Skoda Octavia
  • Silver Skoda Octavia
  • White Skoda Octavia

Connect with us

Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn
For customers
  • Customer terms & conditions
  • Our dealers
  • Motoring advice
  • Electric cars
  • Car delivery
  • News
  • Why AA Cars
  • Customer data request form
For dealers
  • Car dealer terms & conditions
  • Dealer Promise code (trade)
  • Advertise with us
Other
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookie policy
  • Sitemap
Vehicle Inspections

The AA recommends an AA Cars Vehicle Inspection before purchase. Not all cars are mechanically checked by the AA.

  • Vehicle Inspection
  • theAA.com
© AA Cars 2023  | Company No. 4546950  |  VAT No. 806075443