2016 SKODA OCTAVIA — £18,380 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Colchester
£18,380
31,000 miles | Petrol | Manual
Listing Quality
87/100
Good
vs Market Average
+53%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
87
/100
This 2016 SKODA OCTAVIA is listed at £18,380 by Velvis Cars in Colchester. It has 31,000 miles on the clock. At 53% above the market average of £11,987, this is priced on the higher side compared to 4 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,493/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
SKODA
Model
OCTAVIA
Colour
Red
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
31,000 miles
Engine
1.39L
Seats
5
CO2
119 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Power
148 BHP
Torque
184 lbs/ft
Top Speed
134 mph
0-60 mph
7.9s
Cylinders
4
Gears
6
Combined MPG
55.4 mpg
Urban MPG
42.8 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
65.7 mpg
Length
4659mm
Width
2017mm
Height
1495mm
Wheelbase
2686mm
Kerb Weight
1202 kg
All Features & Equipment (86)
Rio Red £555Total value of factory fitted extras £555Top speed134 mph0 to 607.9 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)184Engine power (BHP)148Extra Urban (mpg)65.7Urban (mpg)42.8Combined (mpg)55.4Cylinders - bore (mm)74TransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)80CC1,395Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)119Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliant3 Spoke Leather Steering WheelAero Windscreen Wipers with Intermittent FunctionAir Re-Circulation with Pollen FilterArmrest - FrontDoor Handles - Interior in ChromeDrivers Vanity MirrorDual-Zone Air Conditioning with Humidity Sensor and ControlEnergy RecoveryGlasses Storage CompartmentGlovebox - IlluminatedHead Restraints - Height Adjustable Front and RearHeight Adjustable Passenger Seat and Lumbar Support for Front SeatsHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelIlluminated Luggage CompartmentInterior Light with Door Pillar SwitchesLuggage Compartment - Lashing EyeletsRear Backrest ReleaseSplit and Folding Rear SeatsStorage - Pockets on Rear of Front SeatsVanity Mirrors - Passenger16in Alloy Wheels - IliasBody Coloured Bumpers and Protective Side MouldingsBody Coloured Door Mirrors and Door HandlesElectric Windows - FrontElectric Windows - RearElectrically Adjustable and Heated Door MirrorsRear MudflapsRoof RailsTinted GlassTyre Repair KitAcoustic Parking Sensors - RearAirbags - Driver KneeAirbags - Passenger Deactivation SwitchAlarm with Interior Monitoring and Tilt SensorAutomatic Fuel Supply Cut-Off in Case of AccidentAutomatic Post Collision Braking SystemDriver Alert with Fatigue SensorDriver and Passenger Front and Side AirbagsDrivers Seatbelt Warning LightDriving Mode SelectionElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC incl ABS-EBV-MSR-ASR-EDS-HBA-DSRGear Change RecommendationHead & Curtain AirbagsHHC - Hill Hold ControlOutdoor Temperature GaugeRear Window WiperRemote Central Door LockingTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTrip Computer - Maxi-DotTwo ISOFIX Child Seat Fittings in RearXDS Advance Stability ControlHeight1495mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4659mmWheelbase2686mmWidth2017mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1202 kg
Above MarketListed at £18,380 vs market average of £11,987 (+53%)
Market Low
£9,199
Market Average
£11,987
Market High
£14,991
Comparables
4 listings
Based on 4 comparable SKODA OCTAVIA listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£633/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,430/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,493/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £9,700 (+£8,680)
Mileage-predicted: £16,024 (+£2,356)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,063/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,493/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,922/yr
Based on 135 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
87
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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