I currently have a 2015 VRS estate which ive owned since 2018 and done 100k miles in with no issues apart from the usual wear and tear along with 1 DPF clean.

I am contemplating getting a new one or nearly new but wondering if it's worth sticking with mine until it starts costing me money, main reason i started looking as i dont do anywhere near the amount of miles i used to pre covid especially up and down the motorway.

Any MK4 owners would you recommend the change?

I am glad you got good service from your current Octavia vRS.

Driving it into the ground would make sense economically - until you hit the first major repair, which could entail throwing more money at it than what it would fetch as a used car. Then, there are also possible parts sourcing issues to consider.

The current MkIV series will bring many pros and cons with it, like any choice of car.

The pros would be:

Superior comfort, finishing, drive refinement, greater safety and lower emissions. Fuel consumption should also be lower (I regularly get 12 - 14km/l from my '23 vRS 2.0 petrol without trying in mixed driving), making it cheaper to run.

Possible downsides are:

Like all late model modern cars, the MkIV will bring with it increased electonic complexity.

The legendary software issues that were prevalent on early models (these are largely resolved on newer used ones, so go Approved Used if you are eying up pre-loved examples) and possibly the slight growth in physical size, which could complicate garaging arrangements.

If you plump for a new one on company funds, you may not be able to get the spec you want as the price with some desirable options places the vRS above the UK luxury car tax threshold (I am assuming you are located in thge UK, otherwise, please disregard this point).

My '23 unit is almosty fully optioned, with the winter pack, HUD, DCC and pano roof. Options are a personal preference, but I would order these again, were I to get a fresh vRS today, except for a possible change in hue (mine's Velvet Red, which may be being phased out for a different red soon).

Good luck with your choice.

I’d get a 4.5 if you are going to change. The infotainment is much better than the 4 and the 265hp engine has a top end zing the mark 4 doesn’t have. Also the wheels are nicer (with the eco covers removed) in my opinion.