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Skoda Octavia Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Skoda Octavia was new… (Jun 30 2004) A MAY day in 1998 heralded Skoda's very first venture into the family hatchback A sector of the UK motorworld with the Octavia. Showing all the build quality signs of Skoda's Volks... Skoda Octavia Review

Skoda Octavia (VRS) Review - Car Review (2008 May)
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A dozen teenagers in hoodies crossing the road is an intimidating sight, even when driving a car. It wouldn’t have been such an issue if they had just walked across, but they were mainly scuffing along in quarter strides. While mowing them d... Skoda Octavia (VRS) Review

Skoda Octavia Scout - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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I’ve not read the self-help book about relationships, whatever it’s called – you know the one about Men Can’t do Heavy Lifting and Women Can’t Multi-task – but, I expect it must mention the Skoda Scout in there som... Skoda Octavia Scout

Skoda a super bargain - Car Review (2012 Apr)
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I HAVE just recommended another of my friends to buy a Skoda Octavia turbo diesel second-hand, and he has been delighted with it.I have sent so many people Skoda’s way recently that I feel I should be charging commission.The Octavia is a great car – ... Skoda a super bargain

Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 T FSI - Car Review (2006 Oct)
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SKODA'S dark-horse power is compellingly attractive in the shape of the Octavia vRS.It became the most powerful Skoda when it was launched at the beginning of 2006 to build on the brand’s reputation of value and give it an overtly sporting cac... Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 T FSI

Skoda Octavia 1.8T FSI - Car Review (2007 Oct)
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"SATISFACTION: the act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied. Gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands." OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARYThe Stones may ha... Skoda Octavia 1.8T FSI

£5K Skoda Octavia better than you think - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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The Octavia was conclusive proof that Skoda could be taken seriously as a maker of quality family cars. That is because some of the best elements from parent company Volkswagen and sister company Audi were assembled into a very attractive package. Th... £5K Skoda Octavia better than you think

Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Sport - Car Review (2005 Oct)
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SKODA has built a motoring miracle - a car that mimics a luxury model for a budget price.I've driven cars twice the value of the £15,990 Skoda Octavia Sport that are not half what this is.The original Octavia was launched in 1998 - the result of a £4... Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Sport

Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI PD - Car Review (2007 Feb)
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THE first hint that a car is something special often comes from the delivery men who ferry test vehicles around the country.Some come and go with no comment, but occasionally, they voice an opinion.In the case of the attractive Skoda Octavia, the del... Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI PD

Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI 4x4 Estate - Car Review (2006 Aug)
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IF EVER there was a car built to serve most purposes and fulfil our wishes then it has to be the Skoda Octavia Estate 4x4 two-litre FSI.Here is a vehicle that drives like a sports car, can tackle rough surfaces and atrocious weather conditions and ca... Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI 4x4 Estate

Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.6 FSI - Car Review (2006 Jan)
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WHILE there is no denying that Skoda's Octavia is an impressive family hatchback the dilemma can be deciding which model to buy.For many families the diesel models make the most sense but there will always be low mileage drivers for whom the extra mo... Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.6 FSI

Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Car Review (2008 Apr)
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AS residual values and low running costs assume greater importance to car buyers models like the Skoda Octavia FSI vRS are becoming ever more attractive.There are many owners, including some of my colleagues, who already appreciate the performance-pe... Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD 4x4 Estate - Car Review (2007 May)
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IT is now more than a decade since Skoda introduced its Octavia to the UK, since when, this roomy, well-priced range of family hatchbacks and estates has contributed greatly to the Czech Republic car maker's image moving more and more into the mainst... Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD 4x4 Estate

Skoda Octavia vRS - Car Review (2004 Aug)
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I'VE driven a fair few hot motors this year but for value for money I doubt any others will be able to top the Skoda Octavia vRS.It is the best value-for-money performance saloon I've driven this year. And it's affordable, coming in at just under £14... Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda Octavia vRS Estate - Car Review (2003 Sep)
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RESPECT and refinement is a winning combination for the Skoda Octavia vRS estate.The marque is highly thought of by rally fans who appreciate rock hard reliability and, under the umbrella of Volkswagen, it has come on leaps and bounds on everyday roa... Skoda Octavia vRS Estate

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Skoda simply the best say drivers (2010 Apr)
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SKODA, once the brunt of a million cheap shots from comedians, has been voted Britain’s best car company by the people who matter – the drivers. The Volkswagen-owned Czech manufacturer has taken the accolade of Best Manufacturer in the Driver Power s... Skoda simply the best say drivers

More engine choice from Skoda (2010 Jan)
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LESS means more with a new engine for Skoda's range of family hatchback and estate car models.With Volkswagen Group's acclaimed new 1.2 TSI petrol motor under its bonnet, the Skoda Octavia has the power to accelerate to the benchmark 62mph rate in 10... More engine choice from Skoda

Skoda slashes Octavia prices (2008 Dec)
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SKODA is planning to cash in on the Chancellor's recent VAT reduction by slashing the price of its Octavia family-sized model.The company says it is going one better by scrapping VAT on the current Octavia altogether.The offer will run only until the... Skoda slashes Octavia prices

Skoda adds estate to Octavia range (2004 Sep)
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SKODA has unveiled its new Octavia estate model, which will also come in four wheel drive form, plus a revised Fabia range.The Estate model is the latest addition to the revised Octavia range, which went on sale in the UK in July. With the seats in p... Skoda adds estate to Octavia range

Skoda revises Octavia range for 2009 (2008 Nov)
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CZECH car maker Skoda has given its Octavia model a facelift and raised prices by about £475 for the revised range, which will go on sale in January.Visually there are new headlights and front fog lights, new folding door mirrors plus body-coloured b... Skoda revises Octavia range for 2009

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