The SKODA OCTAVIA (2009-13) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TSI 160 6SPD 4WD is a practical family estate, offering a roomy alternative to a hatchback without moving into bulky SUV territory. In the UK used-car market, Octavias are valued for useful space and everyday manners, making this petrol, four-wheel-drive version a distinctive choice. It suits families, commuters and households needing luggage room for holidays, shopping or hobbies, while its 160-horsepower turbo petrol engine and six-speed manual bring stronger, more assured performance than many basic estate cars. Four-wheel drive can add confidence on slippery roads. Mycarcheck.com recorded 31 look-ups across 17 different VINs, a sample rather than a market-wide picture. Those checks suggest examples average around 89,000 miles, with about 6,000 miles added yearly and just under two previous keepers; the average private-sale valuation was £3,100. Against rivals such as the Ford Focus Estate, the SKODA OCTAVIA estate stands out for space and all-weather grip.