Category: Affordable Sports 
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Frugal, refined engine, practical, well-built.
Not particularly agile, numb steering.
There are better-handling hot hatches, but as a 'sporting' diesel there are few credible rivals.
The Octavia came fourth out of 100 models in the 2008 JD Power customer satisfaction survey, beaten only by ultra-reliable Japanese models. Owners reported that it rarely broke down and were pleased with both the mechanicals and the interior quality.
Our Octavia vRS was fantastically solid: the door 'thunk' was reassuring, the dash controls were dependable and no rattles or loose fittings were evident. All added to an impression of sturdiness and long-lasting quality.
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wrote on 02 01 2009