A round of applause, please, for the UK'Â’s most satisfying car to own in 2007 –– Skoda'Â’s unbeatable Octavia. Having been pipped at the post by HondaÂ’'s S2000 last year, the Octavia has edged ahead this time round. Breaking new ground for the Czech company, the latest model has won over its drivers with its breathtaking strength in depth.

Its lowest score in any category is 30th for comfort –– a result that many rivals languishing lower down the chart would be very grateful for. Netting an amazing seven top 10 positions, the Octavia falls short of first place in any one category, but is the overall winner through sheer all-round consistency.