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- Weak
- Poor
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For 2013, Euro NCAP is using improved child dummies and applying a broader assessment of CRS to vehicle compatibility. Based on dummy data from the dynamic tests, the Octavia scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year infant. In the frontal impact, forward movement of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward-facing restraint, was not excessive. In the side impact, both dummies were properly contained within the protective shells of their restraints, minimising the likelihood of dangerous head contact with parts of the car interior. All of the child restraints for which the car is designed could be installeded without problem. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing restraint to be used in the front passenger seat. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded.
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- Adequate
- Marginal
- Weak
- Poor
Head Impact 16.5 Pts
Pelvis Impact 1.6 Pts
Leg Impact 6 Pts
In May 2013, Skoda decided to discontinue the 'active' bonnet on the Octavia which had previously been standard equipment across EU27. Accordingly, the results presented here are updated to show the normal bonnet. Cars with the active bonnet (VINs before TMBBG7NE8D0040380) would also be rated as 5 stars but achieved a score of 30 points (82 percent) in pedestrian protection. Without the active bonnet, protection of the head was generally adequate, with good areas towards the centre of the bonnet surface and some poor regions around the windscreen pillars. The protection provided by the bumper to pedestrians' legs was good but the front edge of the bonnet provided marginal or poor protection to the pelvic area.
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- Marginal
- Weak
- Poor
| System Name | DSC | |
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| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.00 s | 2.885% | meets ECE requirements |
| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.75 s | 2.938% | meets ECE requirements |
| Lateral Displacement @ BOS + 1.07 s | 3.01 m | meets ECE requirements |
| Applies To | All seats | ||
| Warning | Driver Seat | front passenger(s) | rear passenger(s) |
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Electronic stability control is standard equipment on all Skoda Octavias, and passed Euro NCAP's test requirements. A seatbelt reminder is also standard for the driver, passenger and rear seats. A speed limitation device is not available.
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Specifications
Tested Model Skoda Octavia 1.6 'Ambition', LHD
Body Type - 5 door hatchback
Year Of Publication 2013
Kerb Weight 1276kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - from TMBBG7NE8D0040380
Class Large Family Car
Safety Equipment
Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.
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The result of the Octavia has been updated as of June 2013 following the downgrading by Skoda of the safety equipment fitted to the vehicle (see comments on Pedestrian Protection).
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The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of all body regions for the passenger, and for all body regions of the driver apart from the lower leg, protection of which was adequate. Skoda showed that protection of the knees, femurs and pelvis would be similarly good for occupants of different sizes and for those sat in different seating positions. In the side barrier test, the Octavia scored maximum points, with good protection of all body regions. However, in the more severe side pole impact, dummy readings of rib compression indicated weak protection of the chest. The seat and head restraint provided good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.