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Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05)****-

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Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05) car
New price range £13,995 - £14,695
Used price range £2,174 - £6,480

Summary****-

  • Performance at a bargain price, sturdy build, space
  • Skoda has limited performance car heritage

The Octavia vRS put Skoda on the hot-hatchback map in 2001 with an estate model following in 2003. Sharing components with the Mk IV Volkswagen Golf, using Volkswagen Group's 180bhp 1.8 turbo engine as well as the know-how of Skoda's skilled chassis engineers the Octavia vRS turned out to be a high performance bargain and a thoroughly enjoyable drive.

 
 
 

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35 people have reviewed their Octavia and noted down advice on any problems they have experienced.

1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d

“ Great fun, an excellent deal and no major costs so far. ”

Driving & Performance

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Buying & Selling

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Costs

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September 2010 issue of CAR Magazine - click here
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