Skoda Octavia vRS (2001 - 2005) review
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At a glance |
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| New price | £13,995 - £14,695 |
| Used price | £390 - £1,935 |
| Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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| Road tax cost | £300 |
| Insurance group | 31 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Performance at a bargain price, sturdy build, space
CONS
Skoda has limited performance car heritage
Skoda Octavia vRS rivals
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.
