The Skoda Yeti has proved to be a "great success" since its launch, according to the manufacturer.

While announcing that the company was nearing its sales target set for 2009, it said more than 800 orders for the vehicle have been received already.

Stating its UK sales for January to October 2009 as 29,500, Skoda highlighted its participation in the scrappage scheme, which has yielded 9,300 customer orders.

In total, the company is 1.7 per cent away from matching 2008’s record-breaking sales total, having sold 570,217 vehicles so far this year.

Reinhard Flegar, Skoda Auto board of directors member responsible for sales, said a big part of the company’s continued success was China, which he said was "playing a major role in the brand’s future development".

He also cited the popularity of the Fabia, Octavia and Superb models in all markets.

Earlier this month, Skoda announced that production of the very first Superb Estate was complete.

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