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Used 2018 Skoda Octavia for sale
AMBITION 1.6TDI 115HP
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€12,450
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at 220,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the Mk3 Octavia generation (facelifted around 2017) and the diesel/manual pair is a common, efficient commuter choice — typical engines are the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI with a conventional 5- or 6-speed manual. As a diesel it has emissions hardware (DPF and EGR; some 2.0 TDIs also use AdBlue), and clutch wear is the main transmission-related item to watch on manuals.
- DPF condition and evidence of regular motorway-driven regeneration (black soot or recent short-distance use can cause blockages)
- EGR valve and intake for carbon build-up, plus any turbocharger oil leaks or shaft play
- Clutch bite and pedal feel (manuals often need replacement on high-mileage commuter cars)
- Timing-belt service/replacement history for the fitted TDI engine (confirm interval compliance)
- Underbody and rear subframe area for corrosion or previous impact damage from potholes
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2018 Skoda Octavia, manual, 1.6L diesel, 220,000 km. NCT 01/28. Tax €190. 2 owners. 3 months warranty. Service history available. Free delivery on full asking price (Ireland). Finance available. Trade-ins welcome. Located on the Freshford Rd, Kilkenny. Test drives and walk-around videos available.