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Skoda Octavia depreciation
The Skoda Octavia loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £31,500, a 2023 example with around 38,500 miles on the clock is worth about £15,500 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Octavia at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Octavia is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Octavia at its typical mileage (12,916 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 6,500 | £26,150 | £23,900–£28,350 | 83% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 13,000 | £21,450 | £19,550–£23,350 | 70% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 26,000 | £18,250 | £16,550–£19,950 | 62% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 38,500 | £15,500 | £14,000–£17,000 | 54% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 51,500 | £14,150 | £12,700–£15,550 | 51% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 64,500 | £13,400 | £12,000–£14,800 | 51% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 77,500 | £11,450 | £10,200–£12,700 | 46% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 90,500 | £9,650 | £8,550–£10,750 | 41% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 103,500 | £8,400 | £7,400–£9,350 | 37% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Octavia profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (-1.9% year on year)
- Reliability 67/100
Octavia depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Skoda Octavia depreciate?
The Skoda Octavia loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 38,500 miles is worth about £15,500 today.
What is a 2023 Skoda Octavia worth?
A 2023 Skoda Octavia at a typical 38,500 miles is worth about £15,500 — likely between £14,000 and £17,000 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Skoda Octavia?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.