SKODA OCTAVIA

Description

The Octavia is a mid sized family hatchback which has been in sold in the UK since 1998 and is now in its third generation. The sports version is called the vRS and comes with a 1.8 litre turbo charged engine. The mk3 does away with the vRS badge and the 1.8 turbo though there is a 2.0 litre turbo in the TSi which is actually more powerful.

Mk1 (1996-2004) Mk2 (2004-2013) Mk3 (2013-)

Performance
Mk1 vRS 1.8T 180bhp 0-60 8.1 seconds. Mk2 1.8T, 200bhp 0-60 7.6 seconds

Headline stats

Maximum # of Registrations = 199678
Latest # of Registrations = 199678

Our Verdict

The Skoda badge has shaken off most of its poor image and when you consider that you get VW mechanics underneath its easy to understand why. They certainly seem to be able to cope with the miles well, which is a good thing as finding a low mileage version is no mean feat.
The vRS is the only model worth going for and Mk1's are decent value. Early Mk2's are fast closing in on them price wise and mileage is the main price deciding factor with older the cars.
Personnally I feel the Mk1's are better looking with their more chiseled front air dam.
Prices
Mk1 vRS 2003 Good condition 87k miles £2500
Mk2 vRS 2006 Good condition 101k miles £3000

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