Skoda Octavia 1.2 Petrol

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 257,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 92,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 165,000 km.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

4 Skoda Octavias from 2010 to 2012, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €2,000 to €3,250, with about 165,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 2 of the 4. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.