2023 (73) Škoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 7618 miles |
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Year | 2023 |
Fuel | Petrol |
Gears | Manual |
Engine | 1498 cc |
MPG (combined) | 56.5* |
WLTP CO2 emissions | 123 g/km* |
Road tax | £190** |
Doors | 5 |
Seats | 5 |
Body type | Hatchback |
Colour | White |
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Featured specification
- 17" Alloy Wheels
- Microsuede cloth upholstery
- Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel
- Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
- Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
- Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play
- Bluetooth system
- Front assist system
- Rain and light sensors
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
1x USB Type C port in rear view mirror (charging only) | 2x USB Type C ports in rear of front centre armrest (charging only) |
Bluetooth system | Boot lid release from inside vehicle (electrically) |
Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display | Driver fatigue sensor |
eCall emergency system | Electro-mechanical power steering |
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist | Front assist system |
Speed limiter | Turn Assist |
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display | Voice control system |
Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play |
Entertainment
2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer) | 8 speakers |
DAB Digital radio |
Exterior Features
Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function | Auto dimming rear view mirror |
Body colour door mirrors and handles | Chrome grille surround |
Chrome strip in lower front bumper | Chrome window surround |
Electric front and rear windows | Headlight washers |
Heated rear windscreen | High level third brake light |
Ice scraper in fuel cap | Rain and light sensors |
Rear fog light on one side | Rear privacy glass |
Rear side wing doors |
Interior Features
3 rear headrests | 3 seat bench in 2nd row |
4 foldable roof handles | Chrome inner door handles |
Front centre armrest | Front head restraints |
Grey headlining | Heated front seats |
Illuminated glovebox | Leather trimmed gearshift lever |
Luggage compartment lighting x1 light | Microsuede cloth upholstery |
Parcel shelf - folding | Satin black microsuede with grey stitching in padded dash panel |
Single front passenger seat | Sunglasses storage |
Textile floor mat set | Ticket holder |
Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel | Umbrella in door panel |
Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest |
Passive Safety
3 point front/outer rear seatbelts+pre-tensioners | Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn |
Automatic door unlocking in case of crash | Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash |
Automatic warning lights in case of emergency braking | Curtain airbags and front side airbags |
Driver and front passenger airbags | Drivers knee airbag |
Electronic parking brake | ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR |
Front central airbag | Hill hold control |
Hill start assist | ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats |
Manual rear child locks | Passenger airbag deactivate switch |
Pro active services | Rear disc brakes |
Two tone horn | Tyre pressure monitor |
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder | Warning reflectors in front door |
Security
Door locks with immobiliser | Keyless entry and start/stop including rear doors |
Remote central locking |
Trim
Chrome air vent surrounds | Silver squares haptik decorative inserts |
Technical specification
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km) | 115 | NOx | 0.016 |
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Particles | 0.0002 | Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | 123 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 130 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 123 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH | 129 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL | 119 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH | 111 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL | 105 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH | 178 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL | 174 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH | 131 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL | 124 |
Engine and Drive Train
Camshaft | DOHC | Catalytic Convertor | True |
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CC | 1498 | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE | Cylinders | 4 |
Cylinders - Bore (mm) | 74.5 | Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | 85.9 |
Engine Layout | FRONT TRANSVERSE | Fuel Delivery | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION |
Gears | 6 SPEED | Number of Valves | 16 |
Transmission | MANUAL |
Fuel Consumption - ICE
EC Combined (mpg) | 56.5 | EC Extra Urban (mpg) | 72.4 |
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EC Urban (mpg) | 40.4 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | 5.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | 5.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | 5.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH | 5.7 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL | 5.2 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | 4.9 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | 4.6 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | 7.9 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | 7.7 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH | 5.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL | 5.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb | 51.7 | WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | 49 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | 52 | WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH | 49.6 |
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL | 53.9 | WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | 57.2 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | 60.9 | WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | 36 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | 36.7 | WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH | 48.9 |
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL | 51.4 |
General
Badge Engine CC | 1.5 | Badge Power | 150 |
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Coin Description | TSI | Coin Series | SE L |
Generation Mark | 4 | Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 19E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 12 | Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 89 | NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 84 |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 5 | NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 68 |
NCAP Safety Assist % | 81 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 |
Service Interval Mileage | 10000 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 60000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 | Timing Belt Interval Mileage | 999999 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 8.5 | Engine Power - BHP | 150 |
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Engine Power - KW | 110 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 5000 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 184 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 25.5 | Engine Torque - NM | 250 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 1500 | Top Speed | 138 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 205/55 R17 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 205/55 R17 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | ROTARE | Wheel Type | 17" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1470 | Length | 4689 |
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Wheelbase | 2686 | Width | 1829 |
Width (including mirrors) | 1994 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 47.8 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 1860 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | 1555 | Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 600 |
Max. Loading Weight | 592 | Max. Roof Load | 75 |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1500 | Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 670 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1268 | No. of Seats | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 10.4 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
Skoda Octavia
Skoda's fourth generation Octavia has been usefully updated. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
The fourth generation version of Skoda's Octavia gets a light refresh as part of this Czech model's mid-term update. Once, this car was the least sophisticated of all the Volkswagen Group's family hatchback products. Not any more - thanks to mild hybrid electrified engine tech and cutting-edge media cabin provision. This car's still bigger and better value than most of its rivals, pretty much a Passat-sized medium range model for the price of a Golf-sized one. And it's clever enough, once again, to change the way you think about Skoda.
Background
You can trace the Skoda success story of the last few decades back to the original launch of one model: this one - the Octavia. Right from its very first appearance in 1996, this has been a car that's always super-sized its value proposition, offering more space than the class norm. For first and second generation versions, that class saw competition amongst Focus and Astra-class family hatches. The MK3 model of 2012 took a step up in the world, virtually big enough to compete with Mondeos and Insignias in the larger medium range segment and this fourth generation version, originally launched in 2019, has continued to offer that kind of proposition. In this updated form, launched in mid-2024, the MK4 Octavia has become more sophisticated than ever before - and cleverer too, as it has to be to distance itself from the simpler, but not much smaller Scala model that sits below it in the range. The Scala is the car to choose for Skoda motoring as it used to be, light on frills and cutting-edge technology but solid, reliable, value-laden and built to last. This improved Octavia, in contrast, is more a signpost to a direction the Czech brand wants to go in the future: one that shares the very latest technology with more luxurious brands in the Volkswagen Group stable.
Driving Experience
The subtleness of this car's mid-term is equally evident by the minimal changes made to the engine range. As before, the core of the range is made up of 1.5-litre TSI petrol or 2.0 TDI diesel engines, each with either 116PS or 150PS options. As previously, if you pay extra for the petrol unit with a DSG 7-speed automatic, you get the brand's mHEV mild hybrid tech thrown in. The diesel, which remains unelectrified, comes in lower-powered form with a manual gearbox and in higher-powered guise with the DSG auto. So far, there's no PHEV drivetrain available, but we expect one before the end of this car's life cycle. The previous entry-level 1.0-litre petrol engine is no longer offered. Nor is the uprated 2.0-litre diesel in the vRS, though vRS customers do now get an upgraded version of the 2.0-litre TSI petrol unit - now with power boosted to 265PS, along with a sports exhaust that produces a more characterful sound. As previously, the vRS sits 15mm lower than the standard model on firmer sports suspension. It can't now be had with AWD though. Actually, AWD (once an Octavia calling card) is generally noticeable by its absence, though you can talk to your dealer about an AWD 2.0 TSI petrol variant with 204PS. As before, all Octavias use the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform - the evolved version of it engineered for the current MK8 Volkswagen Golf. Whatever flavour of Octavia you happen to prefer, it'll come with plenty of drive assist technology, including a standard Adaptive Cruise Control system that uses the car's front camera system, GPS data and a host of sensors to drive the car predictively. So when 'ACC' is set, the car knows in advance about bends, roundabouts and upcoming traffic flow, plus this Skoda will adapt itself to speed limits as you enter them.
Design and Build
You'd have to be quite a Skoda loyalist to notice the visual changes made to the updated version of this fourth generation Octavia. A subtly revised front grille is flanked by more angular restyled LED headlamps positioned above a pronounced crease in the front bumper that's supposed to present a visual reference to the Czech flag. Both front and rear bumpers have been revised too - to be more aerodynamic; which is the main reason why overall length of both hatch and estate models is up by 9mm. The rear LED lamp clusters have been redesigned too. And there are some fresh wheel designs. The changes are equally subtle inside. In fact, if you happen to be familiar with the original version of this fourth generation model, you won't initially notice any differences at all, unless you happen to notice the new recycled cabin materials, or the steering wheel's new two-dimensional Skoda badge. Or you've paid extra for the new larger 13-inch centre infotainment screen - now added as an option. There are hidden changes though; even the standard 10.25-inch centre screen now had flexibility and capability 'far beyond' the original monitor - and now incorporates ChatGPT artificial intelligence. Which means that if you ask it something it doesn't know, it'll go online to find the answer, then return it to you via the voice control. There are cabin charging upgrades too: the 'Phone Box' wireless charging mat now provides for up to 15W wireless charging; and the USB-C ports deliver up to 45W - triple the amount offered with the pre-facelifted car. For the instruments, the Digital Display is standardised at 10-inches. Otherwise, things are much as before. As usual with an Octavia, back seat space is class-leading. Three adults can be accommodated more easily in this car than in any other rival. And boot capacity remains class-leading, rated at 600-litres in the hatch, or 640-litres in the estate.
Market and Model
The core trim level is 'SE Technology' and pricing starts from around £27,000. The mid trim level is 'SE L', then 'Sportline', with the top of the range marked by the sporty vRS models. Whichever trim level you opt for, as usual, there's a premium of £1,000 if you want the estate rather than the five-door hatch. Choose 'SE L' trim and you'll be offered a wide range of cabin upgrade packages - 'Loft', 'Lodge', 'Lounge', 'Suite Black' and 'Suite Cognac' - using combinations of fabric and artificial leather. As usual with a Skoda, all variants get as standard a range of practical 'Simply Clever' features, a number of which (the ice scraper and the optional umbrella) have made the switch to sustainable materials. An extra storage box is now available for rear seat passengers and estate customers can now order an optional luggage cover that will retract when the tailgate is opened. There's loads of safety kit of course - and Skoda has updated the car's 'Attention and Drowsiness Assistant'. The brand's 'Collision Avoidance Assistance' autonomous braking system is standard across the range, along with lane departure warning (featuring steering assistance) and predictive cruise control, which works alongside a traffic sign recognition set-up. There are also new Park Assist features; and revisions to the keyless-entry system, with proximity sensors that now automatically lock or unlock the car as you approach or walk away from it. The other option you'll want to consider is the new, larger 13-inch centre screen which, like the smaller monitor, has a new ChatGPT version of Skoda's 'Laura' voice control system built into it (named after one of Skoda's founders, Vaclav Laurin).
Cost of Ownership
The efficiency figures are much as before, though Skoda claims that the volume 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine's turbocharger has been re-worked to improve economy and minimise thermal loses. As before, the mHEV mild hybrid system that's fitted to 1.5-litre TSI auto models doesn't make a huge frugality difference. To recap, it pairs a 12-volt belt-driven starter motor with a small 48-volt lithium ion-battery, which stores energy that's recuperated under braking. The setup assists the petrol engine with a small electric boost, while also enabling this Skoda to coast with the engine completely disengaged at speed on the highway, improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. You'll be wanting the WLTP emissions figures that'll determine this car's tax status. For the manual 1.5 TSI petrol, it's 121g/km (and 52.7mpg on the combined cycle). For the 2.0 TDI 150PS diesel DSG auto, it's 114g/km (and 64.9mpg). As for servicing, well as usual with Skoda models, there's a choice of either 'Fixed' or 'Flexible' maintenance packages. You'll choose the 'Fixed' approach if you cover less than 10,000 miles a year and with this, the car will typically be looked at every twelve months. If your daily commute is more than 25 miles and your Octavia will regularly be driven on longer distance journeys, you'll be able to work with a 'Flexible' regime that in the first two years of ownership could see you travelling up to 20,000 miles or waiting up to 24 months before a garage visit. A single inspection service every year or 20,000 miles will be required thereafter, whichever comes sooner. And warranties? Well the standard package is three years and 60,000 miles. We can't see why Skoda couldn't extend that mileage limit to 100,000 miles, since that what you get with a mechanically very similar Volkswagen Transporter model. Doing that though, wouldn't give Skoda dealers so much of an opportunity to sell extended warranty packages.
Summary
The Octavia name - based on the latin for 'eight' - is an almost inseparable part of Skoda's history, dating all the way back to 1959 when it arrived to designate the eighth design produced by the Czech brand following World War II. In modern era guise, Octavias have sold prolifically, enough, if placed end-to-end, to fill all three lanes of the complete M25. But many of those sales of course date back to a time when this was a slightly smaller and much less sophisticated car. Here's a version of this Skoda that's quite a lot more expensive and sophisticated. The Czech maker knows the kinds of people it's aiming at here and no longer wants to serve them as a 'value brand'. That market will be left to the Chinese. Instead, this manufacturer wants a higher quality image developed alongside higher quality products - cars like this one. The company looks forward to an era where the purchase of something like an Octavia is viewed not as a cheaper choice but instead as rather a clever one. That time may already have arrived.
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- Performance
- 60%
- Handling
- 50%
- Comfort
- 70%
- Space
- 80%
- Styling
- 60%
- Build
- 70%
- Value
- 80%
- Equipment
- 70%
- Economy
- 80%
- Depreciation
- 70%
- Insurance
- 70%
This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.
* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards. Find out more
Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.
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47 monthly payments of | £358.98 |
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Deposit | £249 |
Total amount payable | £28,081.36 |
Fixed interest rate | 5.6% |
Representative APR | 10.9% |
Cash price | £21,298 |
Credit amount | £21,049 |
Annual mileage | 8000 |
Contract mileage | 32,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 6.0p per mile |
Completion fee | £1 |
Optional final payment | £10,959.30 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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- Skoda Octavia - 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr
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- 7618 miles, Rutherglen Volkswagen / MG