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For Great build quality; reliability
Against Pricey; entry-level cars are short on safety kit
Verdict A great used car, but it can be rare
Go for… 1.6 FSI Ambiente
Avoid… 1.4 Classic
- 1. Flywheel can cause serious problems on 2.0-litre diesel - make sure recall work was done
- 2. The timing belt tensioners on 1.6-litre petrols can give problems
- 3. The Octavia's boot is enormous
- 4. The cabin feels solid and plush
- 5. There's a little wind noise from the car's front pillars at motorway speeds
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