The SKODA OCTAVIA (2009-13) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TSI 160 ELEGANCE DSG AUTO6 is a family-sized estate: a practical, five-door alternative to an SUV, with generous room for passengers and luggage. In the UK used-car market, it offers more space than a typical hatchback without moving into a large, cumbersome car. Its 160-horsepower turbo petrol engine and six-speed automatic suit families and commuters seeking relaxed travel; the estate body eases holidays and bulky shopping. Elegance trim adds an upmarket feel, while the Octavia is known for useful space, comfort and strong value against Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra estates. mycarcheck.com records 43 look-ups across 27 distinct cars, a useful snapshot rather than a large sample. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £3,000, average recorded mileage of 93,000 miles and annual mileage of 5,000 miles. Vehicles had about 3.6 previous keepers on average, so check each car’s history and condition.