2014 Skoda Octavia SE 1.6 TDi from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Best overall used car for the money
Faults:
Cambelt, water-pump, turbo, shocks and springs.
Brakes done at last service.
No major issues.
General Comments:
These Octavia's are popular as a taxi, and also make sense as a used private purchase.
I have had mine two years with no major problems. The Turbo was replaced before I bought the car, an expensive and unfortunately common failure on these engines. Other than that the 1.6 diesel is as solid as they come. Change the cambelt and oil as required and you should have no major concerns.
Not a fast car, but does a genuine 60 + MPG.
Comfortable in SE trim, seats are nice and there is plenty of equipment. Refinement leaves a bit to be desired - too much engine and road/wind noise, but not totally unbearable.
Not bad to drive, quite relaxing on motorways.
Cheap to buy and run, recommended.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th July, 2023
12th Nov 2022, 21:36
Agreed these are great cars, quite surprised to hear the petrol is also economical. Might make a good alternative to the diesel as it will be quieter; the diesel engines in these cars are a bit noisy, the only complaint I have about my diesel Octavia.