A total of 2,000 Octavia 1.6 MPI SE models are to be offered at a price of £10,995 on the road or from just £149 per month with Skoda Finance – a saving of £3,735 (25%) off the normal price.

The 1.6 MPI (102bhp) engine has been designed for good performance and low running costs, and is teamed up with an SE equipment list that includes 15-inch alloys wheels, ABS, airbags, air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, a touch screen stereo with six-CD changer, trip computer and electric heated door mirrors.

The offer is limited to 2,000 cars nationwide and is available to order from retailers now.