The SKODA OCTAVIA (2013-17) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 TSI SS 115 EU6 S DSG AUTO7 is a spacious family hatchback, offering more room than many rivals. In the UK used-car market, the Octavia is a practical alternative to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus, with a generous boot. Five mycarcheck.com look-ups cover just two distinct VINs, so this is a small sample rather than a market-wide picture. They show an average private-sale valuation of £5,100 and average recorded mileage of 71,000 miles; typical annual mileage was 11,000, with 1.4 previous keepers on average for these cars in the checks. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and automatic gearbox suit relaxed commuting and family errands, while the Octavia’s space also makes longer trips comfortable. Its blend of useful room, easy driving and modest engine size is a strong appeal against compact hatchbacks. Check condition, service history and vehicle-specific records before buying this example.