The SKODA OCTAVIA (2009-13) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TSI 160 SE DSG AUTO6 is a practical, five-door family estate, offering useful load space without the bulk of an SUV. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, sensible alternatives to estate versions of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, with a reputation for making everyday journeys straightforward. With a petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox, this Octavia estate suits families, commuters and anyone carrying luggage, shopping or leisure gear. It combines brisk, relaxed driving with a spacious cabin and a generous boot, while its familiar controls and practical layout make it easy to live with. Running costs and fuel use will vary. mycarcheck.com recorded just four look-ups across two VINs, so figures are indicative, not a broad market picture. Those checks overall show an average private-sale value of £2,500, 79,000 miles, 7,000 miles a year and five previous keepers.