I purchased this car in September 2016 and as my job requires me to be on the road each day I can speak with some confidence about how this car has performed. I can genuinely say that there has been no issues except I needed a new battery after 50000 Kim’s but no charge to me. The DSG has never given me a problem so I really don’t know why some people complain about it.
My car was optioned with the Tech pack which amongst other things included a great sound system and radar cruise control.
The 1.4 motor has enough power for me and the torque ha...Read more

I love the Octavia RS245 because it is a brilliant compromise of sportiness and practicality. It's based on the Golf GTI Performance so it's quick and handles beautifully. However it's got a longer wheelbase so it has more room, a huge boot and is more comfortable. It's also much cheaper, just as well equipped and built and very reliable as well. So far I've done 80000km, a lot of that with performance modifications on the car and the only problem I've had is a leaky water pump which was replaced under warranty without any problems. It's also r...Read more

Traded my 2013 Octavia TSI 90 for an Octavia VRS my18 169 tsi6 with the upgrade packs. Excellent so far but have only done 1100kms. Was told my new Android 7.1 phone would accept Android Auto but it doesn't. Very disappointed I can't monitor traffic conditions on the impressive 9.2" Columbus screen. The owner's English language manual, like the previous one includes every version of Octavia for that year which makes it very hard to navigate the 271 pages of small print. Reference photos are not good. It's well prepared but too convoluted in my ...Read more

Bought this car as a demo with about 400km on the clock and use it as every day transport.
1.4 TSI with 7 spd DSG. Tech Pack and Luxury Pack were fitted.
We've now done 28k and had the first service done at 15k. Checked oil today with 2k to service. Still on full level.
Difficult to find fault. Comfortable, quick enough when needed, Bells and whistles work well and it's surprising how quickly they become integrated into your every day driving.
Very economical. Have been down to 4.9 on a few trips and anything over 5.5 is a disappointment....Read more

Octavia is used for a mix of suburban & highway driving.
This car is used most days of the week.

Servicing is yearly.
We usually cover approximately 12000Km per year.

The only issue has been the original 12V battery. 3 calls to Skoda Assist over 3 years -car in garage at home each time- battery replaced at 3 years.
Otherwise absolutely no issues. The engine DSG combination is brilliant. A very sweet drive with brisk acceleration.
Ignore the motoring writers who complain about DSG Transmissions. Occasionally you do get a minor edging backwards after backing out of garage & then engaging forward (Drive) -less than most drivers would experience with a manual car. ...Read more

We have an MY17 Octavia sedan, petrol, fitted with the sports pack. Overall, I would say this is a great car. It’s best feature would have to be the fuel economy – we average 7 or less litres /100km. On a recent trip involving both motorway and city driving, we managed 5.6 l/100. For a petrol car running on 95 fuel, that’s outstanding! It has a 1.4 litre turbo and a seven speed DSG gearbox. There’s plenty of get up and go, and the car feels quite sporty to drive for what it is. It corners well and sits on the road nicely. The DSG takes a ...Read more

My wipers jump and the dealer has tried to fix them and cant
Sloda australia told me am on my own.
The journey so far.....
Cleaned glass
Replced wiper blades
Replaced wiper arms
Changed motors from a new car
Wanted pictures of where it is parked

No answer from skoda ...Read more

Took a gamble on a Skoda and got the diesel RS with both luxury and tech pack with 19" wheels. Previous 2 cars has been VW Passat' s but the latest version was 1/2 a size too big for my needs

The Skoda has been superb in the 38,000k's since new. I'm a 125kg half polish bloke and the electric seat is the most comfortable I've sat in period. Mid range acceleration is rapid and there is none of the DSG hesitation that some of the road testers talk about.

Fuel economy averages at 6.2l/100kms of mostly urban driving with my weight. I h...Read more

So disappointed in this car. Skoda dealership left me high and dry from day one. Rattles like a freight train inside the cabin (which didn't exist on the test drive) - have been back to servicing three times and they never ever resolve the rattling issues (I was told I needed to provide a log of information about inside and outside temperature during rattles?!?!? Even though they're there all the time). There is a particularly bad rattle from the driver side door panel near the window (still not fixed). Sat nav issues originally from the day I ...Read more

We bought a 2018 Skoda Octavia wagon and received delivery in December 2017. We chose the wagon with luxury pack and electric tail gate. The car is mostly VW underpinnings and it shows in the build quality as well as inheriting some of the more premium features from its more expensive VW & Audi cousins. The TSI engine is powerful and a enjoyable to drive, the DSG gearbox take a little bit of getting used to at low speeds but great once moving. The adaptive cruise and lane assist is game changing in terms of freeway driving. Long drives are...Read more

I have now traveled just over 30K on my 2016 MY17 Octavia 1.4TSI 6 Speed Manual.

Now, keeping in mind i bought this car new and before that I owned a Honda AccordEuro which i also purchased new back in 2012, I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the Skoda.

Performance and handling are both relatively good. The engine is zippy enough and has enough power to comfortably transport 5 adults. Road noise is noticeable a tad more than when i was in the Honda but the price difference between the two reflects that.

Leg room is excellent, a...Read more

FINAL UPDATE 06/02/2018: The car repair was finally completed on Thursday 01/02/2018. We were looked after by a new service manager named [name removed] at the Cairns warranty dealership, who was a consummate professional, keeping us up to date at all times. He arranged a loan vehicle for the duration of the repair and we are very happy with his management of the repair. However, it is still worth pointing out that it took about a month due to Skoda carrying insufficient parts inventory in Australia. This is worth bearing in mind should yo...Read more

I bought the MY18 Octavia Sport wagon petrol and I would definitely buy another, running costs are very low compared to other cars I was looking at. I'm averaging 6.0L/100km. I was worried about the small 50L fuel tank I thought I'd be filling up more often and more than once a week. I'm getting 750-800km to a tank. So I can often go 2 weeks without refueling. Despite requiring more expensive 95unleaded, my fuel bill is around $25-$40 per week and I drive anywhere between 350km-500km per week. So my weekly running costs are much lower than my p...Read more

Bought my 110TSI wagon new in April 2016 and overall it has been a very well equipped, reliable and economical car that I really enjoy driving, but I have found 3 things to be aware of before you buy.1
1) The base model doesn't have independent rear suspension and it can get pretty bouncy back there. (Both my kids have complained of travel sickness)
2) The tow ball is rated at 75KG, which eliminates being able to tow just anything other than a small trailer of boat.
3) The front wheel drive really struggles for grip when going uphill on an ...Read more