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The latest Skoda Octavia car reviews, news and advice from our team

2017 Skoda Octavia First Drive 2 years ago

2017 Skoda Octavia first drive review

Skoda's best-selling car gets a facelift and some new technology. It remains a brilliant all-rounder with plenty of space and equipment for the money.
2016 Skoda Octavia vRS Review 5 years ago

Skoda Octavia Hatchback vRS (2013 - ) review

The Skoda vRS can't match the brawniest hot hatches for power these days, but it's still fast, fun and capable of daily family-ferrying duties. Affordable to buy and run, too.
Skoda Octavia estate nose Review 6 years ago

Skoda Octavia Estate (2013 - ) review

The Skoda Octavia Estate is a family wagon that’s actually a realistic prospect for many families on a budget. It provides exemplary space, quality and kit, but does so at a very affordable price.
Skoda Octavia hatchback Review 6 years ago

Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2013 - ) review

The Skoda Octavia is one of our favourite family hatchbacks, because it provide lots of space, quality and kit for a very affordable price. An excellent all-rounder.
Skoda Octavia Hatch Review 8 years ago

Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2008 - 2013) review

Read the Skoda Octavia Hatch (2004 - 2012) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.
Skoda Octavia Scout estate Review 10 years ago

Skoda Octavia Estate (2008 - 2013) review

Read the Skoda Octavia Scout estate (2007 - ) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.
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