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SKODA Octavia 1.8 vRS Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (192 g/km, 178 bhp)

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Details

  • Make: Skoda
  • Milage: 126150 Miles
  • Year: 2003
  • Model: Octavia
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol

Description

I have owned this car for 10 years. I have replaced oil and filter annually. Gearbox oil was renewed with genuine VAG oil in July 2020. Timing belt was replaced July 2020 on around 108,000 miles. Although not a complete chav, I did mildly Kevin this car - the car is on lower springs, the back end looked way too high on origianl setup. It was also remapped by Quantum tuning - the engine is the best thing about this car - it pulls very well for a 21 year old car! It has a jetex cat back exhaust which looks good and sounds throaty but not over the top. The car was resprayed around 4 years ago so no pink tones or lacquer peel. Unfortunately, the numpteys in car parks did not get the memo regarding the respray - I have matching damage on each rear door as shown in pictures. The car suffers from the legendary door lock nonsense - central locking unlocks all doors except the driver's but locks all 4. I have 2 keys but only one works remotely. Driver's electric window can be temperamental, although of late it has been behaving. The original air box has been retained, but the current one makes a great noise for the childish. It passed the most recent MOT, after I showed tester that seatbelt does work - but a new clasp probably should be purchased in future. The car needs to go to someone who likes to tinker. Fundamentally, it is a solid car for the age, but would benefit from a new lease of enthusiasm from a new owner. It is a very entertaining drive and would look even better if new owner repaired the paint damage. Any questions please ask. Next MOT due 22/10/2025, Red, 5+ owners, £2,125