#ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Octavia turns 30: Three decades of a brand icon

Mladá Boleslav, 27 August 2026 – Škoda Auto is marking the 30th anniversary of the modern-generation Octavia, which entered production on 3 September 1996. Since then, the model has played a central role in the development of the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker following its integration into the Volkswagen Group, combining quality and practicality with proven Volkswagen Group technology. Today, the fourth generation of this best-selling model is produced in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Kostanay, Kazakhstan. Almost 7.9 million units have been produced over the past three decades. This article was read by AI-generated voice.