The fourth-generation of Skoda’s global best-selling Octavia model has achieved a maximum five-star test score in the independent Euro NCAP tests.

This makes the Octavia one of the safest compact models on the market. Its 88 per cent score for Child Occupant Protection puts it among the absolute top performers of vehicles tested to date.

Its outstanding overall result continues the tradition of maximum scores for Skoda vehicles in what is the benchmark test for crash safety, following in the footsteps of previous five-star performers such as the Kodiaq and Karoq SUV models, the compact Scala and the Kamiq city SUV.

Christian Strube, Skoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, said: “We are very happy with the five-star Euro NCAP test score for the new Octavia. We work hard to take our vehicles’ active and passive safety to ever higher levels and provide road users with maximum protection. In recent years, all our new models have been awarded maximum scores in this benchmark test for crash safety.”