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Initial payment: £ (exc. VAT)
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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Bluetooth | Driver Convenience |
Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, leather steering wheel and trip computer | Driver Convenience |
Curvature Control | Driver Convenience |
Emergency brake warning | Driver Convenience |
Fixed rear view camera | Driver Convenience |
Instrument panel differentiation | Driver Convenience |
Lane departure warning system | Driver Convenience |
Lane keeping aid | Driver Convenience |
PAS | Driver Convenience |
Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
Warning lights | Driver Convenience |
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
Automatic lights and wipers | Exterior Features |
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features |
Chrome Grille | Exterior Features |
Front fog lamps | Exterior Features |
Heated windscreen | Exterior Features |
High intensity discharge headlamp with static cornering lights | Exterior Features |
High mounted stop lamp | Exterior Features |
High roof line | Exterior Features |
Kerbside side load doors | Exterior Features |
LED down lighter | Exterior Features |
Part body colour front bumper | Exterior Features |
Power foldable and heated door mirrors | Exterior Features |
Power windows | Exterior Features |
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features |
Rear bumper with integral step | Exterior Features |
Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
Rear splash guards | Exterior Features |
Wide bodyside mouldings | Exterior Features |
Driver's armrest | Interior Features |
Dual passenger seat tray and table | Interior Features |
Glovebox with A4 file storage | Interior Features |
Leather wrapped gear knob with aluminium surround | Interior Features |
Less easy clean load floor | Interior Features |
Load box LED lights (x2) | Interior Features |
Lockable glove box | Interior Features |
Overhead console | Interior Features |
Polymer moulded glazed bulkhead | Interior Features |
Radio with remote stalks | Interior Features |
Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Semi-automatic air conditioning | Interior Features |
Storage box under dual passenger seat | Interior Features |
Waist height cargo area trim boards | Interior Features |
Driver assistance pack 9 - Transit | Packs |
Seatbelt reminder on front seats and fixed rear seats | Safety |
2nd remote key | Security |
Locking wheel lug nut | Security |
2 x 12V power outlets | Technical |
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist | Technical |
Electronic dynamic cornering control | Technical |
Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical |
Side wind mitigation | Technical |
16" alloy wheels | Wheels |
Ful wheel covers | Wheels |
Single rear wheels | Wheels |
Metallic - Agate black |
Metallic - Chrome blue |
Metallic - Diffused silver |
Metallic - Grey Matter |
Metallic - Magnetic |
Metallic - Moondust silver |
Solid - Frozen white |
Special solid - Blazer blue |
Special solid - Race red |
Ashtray | |||
Cigar lighter | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Single passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
2nd row quad seat | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
360 degree camera | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse brake assist plus | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse parking sensor | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keep assist | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Advanced automatic park system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Reverse brake assist | |||
Side park assist | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automated parking system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Navigation centre | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Reverse brake assist | |||
Side park assist | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Front and rear parking aid + front fog lamps | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Navigation system | Driver Convenience | 625 | 125 |
Reverse gear alarm | Driver Convenience | 50 | 10 |
Smart digital tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
Standard fuelling nozzle instead of easy fuel | Driver Convenience | 30 | 6 |
Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data | Entertainment | 265 | 53 |
180 degree opening rear doors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
270 Degree opening cargo rear doors | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
Dual side load doors - glazed sliding | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Front mud flaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Glazed Rear Cargo Doors including rear screen defrost | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Ladder rack at rear | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Rear wash/wipe | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
Rear window protection grille for glazed rear doors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Ford branded Tie down hooks (pack of 10) | Interior Features | 50 | 10 |
Advanced Pack 1 Camera - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Pack 1b 360 Camera - Transit | Packs | 355 | 71 |
Advanced Pack 2 Camera + BLIS - Transit L2 and L3 | Packs | 650 | 130 |
Advanced Pack 3 - ACC, Camera + BLIS - Transit | Packs | 950 | 190 |
Advanced Pack 3 with parking - Transit | Packs | 1170 | 234 |
Advanced Pack 3b ACC, 360 Camera + BLIS + RBA - Transit | Packs | 1170 | 234 |
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit | Packs | 200 | 40 |
Rear seat pack 1 - Transit | Packs | 250 | 50 |
Seat pack 12 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 13 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 14 - Transit | Packs | 105 | 21 |
Seat pack 15 - Transit | Packs | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 27 - Transit | Packs | 580 | 116 |
Seat pack 29 - Transit | Packs | 575 | 115 |
Smokers pack - Transit | Packs | 35 | 7 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 940 | 188 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 750 | 150 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 680 | 136 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 755 | 151 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 575 | 115 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 650 | 130 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 1040 | 208 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 730 | 146 |
Ultimate Pack 1 - Transit | Packs | 1610 | 322 |
Ultimate Pack 2 - Transit | Packs | 1835 | 367 |
Ultimate Pack 2 with act. Park - Transit | Packs | 2060 | 412 |
Metallic - Agate black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Chrome blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Grey Matter | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
AGM Deep cycle battery | Safety | 110 | 22 |
First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Wiring harnesses | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Keyless entry and start | Security | 325 | 65 |
Keyless start | Security | 0 | 0 |
Perimeter alarm | Security | 150 | 30 |
Remote central dead - locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
Thatcham category 1 alarm with Moulded bulkhead and 2nd remote key | Security | 250 | 50 |
TVL Antipick Replock | Security | 200 | 40 |
12v rear auxiliary power point socket | Technical | 30 | 6 |
230V 150W 3-pin power point converter | Technical | 60 | 12 |
56MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
62MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
70MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 70 | 14 |
Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal | Technical | 55 | 11 |
DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
Electronic parking brake | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Extra heavy duty battery | Technical | 220 | 44 |
Heavy duty battery | Technical | 100 | 20 |
Heavy duty front axle | Technical | 350 | 70 |
Heavy duty starter motor (-29 degree C) | Technical | 75 | 15 |
Mechanical parking brake | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Medium duty battery | Technical | 200 | 40 |
Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
Seat pack 12 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 13 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 15 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 29 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 575 | 115 |
All weather tyres | Wheels | 400 | 80 |
Less steel spare wheel | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Steel spare wheel | Wheels | 135 | 27 |
Tyre repair kit | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 165 |
HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 228 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 205 |
Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
EC Combined | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 44.8 |
EC Extra Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 44.1 |
EC Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 45.6 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.7 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.8 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.8 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 32.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 36.2 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 32.1 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 35.3 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 37.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 42.2 |
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | Yes |
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
Badge Power | General | 130 |
Based On ID | General | Not Available |
Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
Clutch | General | SINGLE DRY PLATE |
Coin Description | General | Not Available |
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Series | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
Exhaust System | General | EGR |
Front Brakes | General | DISCS |
Front Suspension | General | MACPHERSON STRUTS |
Generation Mark | General | 4 |
Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
Hand Brake | General | REAR WHEELS |
Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 68 |
Rear Brakes | General | DISCS |
Rear Suspension | General | LEAF SPRINGS |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
Special Edition | General | No |
Special Order | General | No |
Steering | General | RACK AND PINION |
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
BHP | Performance | 130 |
Engine Power KW | Performance | 96 |
Engine Torque LBS.FT | Performance | 266 |
Engine Torque MKG | Performance | 36.7 |
Engine Torque NM | Performance | 360 |
Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 |
Alloys? | Tyres | Yes |
Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
Wheel Type | Tyres | 16" ALLOY |
Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1023 |
Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2767 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 5981 |
Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 590 |
Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2125 |
Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 2488 |
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | 1392 |
Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1784 |
Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1987 |
Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1208 |
Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1600 |
Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1200 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 13.3 |
Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1565 |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 3750 |
Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2059 |
Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2474 |
Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 70 |
Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 5065 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3500 |
Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 8.4 |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2325 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 6 |
Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1175 |
Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 2250 |
Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1750 |
A couple of decades ago, few families had Skoda on their shopping lists. This was a value brand but it wasn't one you'd attach much value to. What changed all of that was this car, the Octavia, launched in 1996 and the model that finally persuaded buyers to take Skoda seriously. It was a conservative, spacious and capable design based on the Volkswagen Golf and over a million were sold before this second generation version arrived in 2004. This car consolidated its predecessor's success amongst buyers who rather liked the idea of a five-door hatch or estate car bigger than a Golf but slightly smaller than something Mondeo-sized like a Passat. Once they'd taken delivery, they were rarely disappointed. Even as recently as 2008, the Octavia was winning its class in the JD Power Customer Satisfaction survey. By the end of that year however, sales were starting to dwindle, hence the announcement of the facelifted version we're looking at here which sold until the arrival of the MK3 model in the Spring of 2013. Now is a good time to pick up a used MK2 Octavia, so here's what to look for.
5dr hatch and estate (1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 petrol, 1.6, 1.9, 2.0 diesel)
By 2009, the second generation Skoda Octavia had been on sale for five years and had been steadily bringing a legion of new buyers round to the Skoda brand. The premise was relatively simple. Here was a car that ran on the same VW Group PQ35 chassis as cars like the Audi A3, the VW Golf Mk5 and the SEAT Leon. The styling work of Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda had aged elegantly but required a little wash and brush up to keep the Octavia looking fresh in the face of revitalised rivals such as Ford's Focus and Vauxhall's Astra. The 2009 changes gave the Octavia a bit more about it, thanks to its more imposing grille, topped with a thick band of chrome. Substantial headlamps flank it to form a band across the nose that sits above restyled bumpers. Moving backwards, there are revised side mouldings, while smarter C-shaped light clusters adorn the rear. Overall, this remains a solid-looking, nicely sculpted car with more than a hint of Volvo in its design make-up: perfect then, for that older target market. The interior revisions had, if anything, an even greater impact. Previous Octavia interiors felt rather self-consciously plain - as if they were trying too hard not to be a Volkswagen Golf. Here, it's much better. Enhancements to the switchgear, entertainment systems and trim work well. There's a smarter steering wheel and classier instrument panel graphics. Overall then, the gap between this and the acclaimed interiors of Volkswagen and Audi products is not a big one.
The model continued to be developed, with the expansion of its economy GreenLine brand, and a number of offers on the back of 2009's Government scrappage scheme. November 2010 saw the introduction of a four-wheel drive 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp engine with automatic DSG transmission to the Octavia Estate and Octavia Scout. Run-out special edition models, the Octavia SE Connect and Octavia vRS Blackline, were announced in late 2012, the former a fire-sale of existing stock at 25 per cent discounts and the latter a well-equipped version of the punchy vRS in both hatch and estate body styles. Featuring 18-inch black alloy wheels, the car also got acoustic rear parking sensors, Amundsen satellite navigation system, DAB radio and vRS leather upholstery. The introduction of the suspiciously similarly-sized Rapid model in 2012 signalled that this Octavia had run its course and a much bigger successor model was duly announced which went on sale in Spring 2013.
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The Octavia used to be a surprisingly temperamental thing with water leaks, dual mass flywheel problems, suspension alignment issues and computer display woes rather undermining its reputation as offering all of the Volkswagen Group's good stuff at a cheaper price. The good thing about a late shape facelifted car is that all the niggles get fixed. The company gets better at building the things and is keen to drive down the cost of warranty claims. That's exactly what happened with this generation Skoda Octavia. In the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, the Octavia scored 3rd, 3rd and 4th in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 surveys and in the 2011 one, two of the cars which beat it were its stablemates the Yeti and the Superb. Buyers have few complaints with slow heating systems, frozen washer nozzles and an over firm ride on vRS models as the main niggles.
(Estimated prices, based on a 2009 Octavia vRS 2.0) An alternator is a big ticket item at around £450, while a clutch assembly is around £215, making these parts of the Skoda ownership experience as upmarket as Volkswagen claim. Front brake pads are a reassuring £50 a pair, whilst a starter motor is around £135.
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