The SKODA OCTAVIA (2013-17) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 TDI CR DPF SS 105 EU5 BLACK EDITION DSG AUTO7 is a practical, five-door family hatchback, offering more room than many compact rivals while remaining easy to park and live with. In the UK used-car market, it sits between mainstream hatchbacks and larger family cars, appealing to buyers who value space and sensible running costs. Mycarcheck.com records 146 checks covering 49 distinct vehicles, a useful sample; checked cars averaged £5,700 in private-sale value and 101,000 miles. Average annual mileage was 13,000, with around 2.8 previous keepers. These figures offer a snapshot, not a guarantee of any individual car’s condition or price. Its 1.6-litre diesel and automatic gearbox suit commuters and families covering longer journeys, while the Black Edition brings distinctive styling. With generous boot space, comfort and strong value, the Octavia is a roomy alternative to a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf, too.