Just a quick note to introduce my self to what seems to be a very useful forum indeed! I'm Richard,from Suffolk,I'm now on my 3rd skoda after having 2 fabia mk1 estates,now gone up in the world to a mk1 53 reg Octavia elegance tdi estate,and what I thought would be a peach,having only done 63k when I brought it almost a year ago. One elderly owner,full skoda history,it's like a new car,but now having problems due to its lack of use. But,sad to admit this as I'm still under 40,but I love it,perfect for a family,and awesome on fuel! Thank you skoda!!! 

Welcome along Richard.  Nothing sad about loving a Skoda