Skoda Octavia vRS (2001-2005) review
At a glance
| Price new | £13,830 - £14,530 |
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| Used prices | £841 - £2,013 |
| Road tax cost | £395 |
| Insurance group | 31 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 423 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
Performance at a bargain price, sturdy build, space
Skoda has limited performance car heritage
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Overview
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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