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SKODA OCTAVIA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 242,527 SKODA OCTAVIAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 248,853 in 2021 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6,326 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 242,527 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the OCTAVIA
The Škoda Octavia is a small family car (C-segment) produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since the end of 1996. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 1959 and 1971. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door liftback or five-door estate styles only. The car is front engined and both front- or four-wheel drive are offered. Around five million units have been sold in its two decades of presence on the market. The Octavia is Škoda's most popular model; about 40% of all newly manufactured Škoda cars are Octavias...
SKODA OCTAVIA — questions & answers
How many SKODA OCTAVIA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 242,527 SKODA OCTAVIA were still registered in the UK — 220,635 licensed and on the road, plus 21,892 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SKODA OCTAVIA rare?
The SKODA OCTAVIA is common, with 242,527 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SKODA OCTAVIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SKODA OCTAVIA on UK roads fell by 3,220 (1.3%).
What fuel do most SKODA OCTAVIA use?
Most SKODA OCTAVIA run on diesel — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.
When did the SKODA OCTAVIA peak?
The SKODA OCTAVIA peaked at 248,853 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.