The 2005 Skoda Octavia is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 1,000 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,100 €. The estimate is based on 353 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 300 € from the original 1,300 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
The odometer reads 343,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027.
- Tow bar
The listing has been renewed mid-sale: the same car has been for sale since 06/08/2026, at least 3 days.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 203 € per year
- Insurance 460 € per year
- Financing instalment 35 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 660 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Vesilahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- RPZ-486
- Mileage
- 343,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.6 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 159189
- Nettiauto ID
- 15912794
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 175 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,330 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,915 kg
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,000 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
- Private seller · 6/8/2026
- Private seller · 10/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | 1,300 € | – | Private seller |
| 10/08/2026 | 1,000 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due 4/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
Check with TraficomThe due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval. The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
2,077 cars of the Skoda OCTAVIA model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,295 defects leading to a failure, or 110.5 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 30.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 27.1
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Chassis and body 24.9
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
The remaining 25.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,383). Median mileage 295,000 km.
Figures describe the Skoda OCTAVIA model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Akaa, Pirkanmaa → Private seller, Vesilahti, Pirkanmaa |
| 10/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,300 € → 1,000 € |
| 10/08/2026 | Mileage | 333,000 km → 343,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Skoda Octavia cost?
Skoda Octavia is for sale at 1,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 3 days: the first listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026, and the listing has since been renewed.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 300 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 343,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 49.8 % of Skoda OCTAVIA cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,077 inspections, median mileage 295,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Skoda in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 2,540 Skoda passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 2.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 13th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (80.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Skoda OCTAVIA cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body. That is 110.5 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 203 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Where is Skoda Octavia located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Vesilahti, Pirkanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.