Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI road test
Skoda has quietly become one of the jewels in the Volkswagen Group crown over the last decade. Whereas once it was the butt of cruel jokes, it’s now a manufacturer of reliable, practical cars that are proving popular with those in the know. The Octavia has been one of the cars that have enhanced Skoda’s reputation since its launch 13 years’ ago. Based on the same platform as a Volkswagen Golf, but with a little extra room built in, it’s now been revised with some cosmetic changes to the exterior, an updated cabin and some new engines.
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This Octavia model, with its 2.0-litre diesel engine, is an engaging ownership proposition, with an official fuel consumption figure of 51.4mpg on the combined cycle. CO2 emissions of 145g/km aren’t that great compared to many more modern diesel-powered cars, though. The CO2 figure also means that road tax will cost you £125 a year: reasonable, but not that cheap. However, the Octavia’s record for reliability should mean infrequent trips to the garage and, when you do have to go, servicing is relatively inexpensive. Aftercare at dealers is also a positive aspect of Octavia ownership: staff at dealerships are reported to be helpful staff and any work you need done is usually completed on time. Residuals are also pretty strong when you come to sell your Octavia. After three years or 36,000 miles, used car experts expect it to hold on to around 39-43% of its value.
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