FOR SALE: 2008 Skoda Octavia TFSI VRS in Race Blue Metallic

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Owned by me from new (non-smoker); purchased at Wings Skoda Peterborough.

First Registered on 31st May 2008, under warranty until May 2011

Taxed until end April 2011; no MOT required until 31-05-2011.

Current mileage: 23,000 miles at 14-04-2011(in daily use)

1st Service at: 10,777 miles on 15-09-2009

2nd Service at: 19,549 miles on 19-10-2010

New information - forgot to add:-

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Car was signed on to Skoda 2yr/20k mile service plan; 1 x Service complete at 20k miles; next service covered too.

In addition - valid until November 2011 the Service Plan comes with 2 x £50 vouchers to spend on parts, accessories, etc.

Therefore, £100 of Skoda vouchers included in the sale - unused.

Factory Specification as purchased new:-

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18” Zenith alloy wheels

Cruise control

Heated front seats

Front fog lights

Front parking sensors

Rear parking sensors

Xenon headlights

Maxi-dot display

Tyre Pressure Monitor

Electric front windows

Electric rear windows

Electric/heated wing mirrors

Light Assist and Rain Sensing Wipers

Auto dimming rear-view mirror

Dual zone air-conditioning

Jumbo box option with aux-in for MP3 player

Stream head-unit with MP3 support, Aux-in & 6-CD changer

Interior floor mats front & rear

After market additions and upgrades:-

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Skoda MFD3 Columbus head-unit with Sat Nav & GPS antenna (£550)

(thanks to VRStu for the guide on this and all his guidance generally)

Skoda UHV integrated Bluetooth module which is fully VCDS coded (£250)

(Thanks to Ross at Unit 18 Automotive for fast & efficient fitting plus VCDS coding on this)

LED Number plate lights (CANBUS compatible)

LED front sidelights (CANBUS compatible)

Philips Vision bulbs in all indicators

LED interior lights; cabin & boot area

Chrome detail ring on headlight switch

Chrome detail rings on air-con controls

Air-con OFF modification done

vRS Stainless steel footrest plate (See pictures)

vRS Stainless steel seat adjuster inserts

Bluefin module: Stage-1 plus airflow changes as below, (£390)

Pipercross PP1624 panel filter (Standard filter included) (£30)

Carbonio modified air-intake (Standard module included) (£150)

Running approx 240bhp with these modifications

Front Tyres: Falken 225/40/18 ZE912 XL (approx 4.5mm tread)

Rear Tyres: Continental 225/40/18 Sport Contact2 (approx 5mm tread)

Spare tyre – unused; Factory spec space-saver.

Full Alloy spare awaiting refurb; needs new tyre though.

Rear Window tints by Pentagon Glasgow (Midnight-spec)

Official Skoda Octavia rubber boot floormat

VCDS coding for dual rear fog light

Other details:-

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Full Service History with DM Keith Skoda, Canal Rd, Bradford.

(Emma Chapman and the team know the car well – as I am a pedantic owner)

Original brochures, invoice, handbook, documentation and 2 keys included.

Standard 10k services; last one completed at approx 20k miles.

Always hand-washed and detailed by me personally - very good paintwork;

this car has never been through a forecourt car-wash since i took possession.

(Thanks to Baker21 for all the advice and tips in this regard)

Warranty items carried out by Skoda:-

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New front left headlight unit (Factory recall)

New front driver seat carrier unit

New Alloy wheel centre caps all-round

New Aerial amplifier unit

New Oil Pressure sensor

Summary:-

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Looking for a new car in 2011, after almost 3 years ownership. Have been offered exceptionally good trade-ins based on returning to factory specification or modified, but would prefer to see my cherished pride & joy go to another dedicated owner through the forum if at all possible; so will make it available for viewing and sensible offers.

As with all Briskoda members and their cars – this great car has wanted for nothing and has been well looked after.

Comes with a full folder of history with everything from initial showroom brochure and separate vRS supplement, dealer quotes to buy, details on every tank of fuel, when mods were added, etc, etc. Always run on V-power or Ultimate unleaded, unless really stuck for fuel stops. Car drives, handles, performs 100%.

I have been completely honest with my summary of this wonderful car, its current condition and all the modifications that i have fitted – which therefore takes us to the price:-

Private Plate: FA57 VRS (not included - open to separate offers on this obviously)

Vehicle Prices..................FINAL REDUCTION 14th April 2011

Current modified spec: £11,000 (all add-ons plus original parts too)

Back to standard spec: £10,500

Feel free to PM me with any questions, queries, viewing requests, etc.

Test drives available with me in the hot seat; unless full insurance certificate produced.

Thanks for your interest - let me know if i have missed anything.

Selection of photos of the car......

I can vouch for the condition of this car, have driven it also !

I can vouch for the condition of this car, have driven it also !

yes but did you break the speed limit in this one as well.

LOL - i'm sure he did; but didnt get caught in the act!!!

This car has however seen me up in court for being a very fast bad lad! Oops

Exterior pictures now added to main topic. I will try and get some interior shots this weekend.

Thanks for the comments and PM's thus far folks.

Pictures updated today with some interior details.

Anyone interested in the vRS around the York/Yorkshire area.....

i will be at the Skoda meet tomorrow from 12.30pm.

Yorkshire Skoda Meet 20th March 2011

Gorgeous car

Looks just like my first Mk2 (Even the exact same spec and Carbonio intake!)

GLWTS

Damo

Thanks for the comments Damo. She has been a great car and the best car i have ever owned for sure.

I feel its time for a change after 3 years - i hope i dont regret changing..... we shall see.

Nice motor, what's on the cards next then?

Hi Simon - many thanks for the comment - how are you buddy?

Well - much soul-searching going on at this end and not sure what direction i might end up going!! :S

BUT - this Saturday coming i'm testing a 2008 VW Passat R36...... and take it from there...

Hi Simon - many thanks for the comment - how are you buddy?

Well - much soul-searching going on at this end and not sure what direction i might end up going!! :S

BUT - this Saturday coming i'm testing a 2008 VW Passat R36...... and take it from there...

All good here thanks Ste, funny as we have a vRS at work and I have quite liked driving it, looking to get a run around in the summer for a while and have been thinking about a vRS but test drove an R32 on Sunday which was interesting as well.........

Like the sound of the R36........ :yes:

Oddly enough i was looking at an R32 just before i bought the vRS 3 years ago!

I just wanted a bit more load space for trips to France and golf clubs etc.

So the thinking is that an R36 will fit the bill..... although already

looking/costing up on the mods list for DSG remap, ECU remap and Haldex controller

..... just to make it a little more fun of course!

Oddly enough i was looking at an R32 just before i bought the vRS 3 years ago!

I just wanted a bit more load space for trips to France and golf clubs etc.

So the thinking is that an R36 will fit the bill..... although already

looking/costing up on the mods list for DSG remap, ECU remap and Haldex controller

..... just to make it a little more fun of course!

Sounds interesting Ste and I would have thought the R36 should do the job nicely............

Yes - i hope so. Most of the ones i'm looking at viewing are real enthusiasts cars too.

They have all been looked after in very fine detail and should keep me happy.

Still there is a chance i may pay you a visit yet for a detailing experience!

Thanks for all the useful hints and tips whilst i've owned the vRS,

the paint work still looks almost new - excluding those annoying stonechips up front!

Yes - i hope so. Most of the ones i'm looking at viewing are real enthusiasts cars too.

They have all been looked after in very fine detail and should keep me happy.

Still there is a chance i may pay you a visit yet for a detailing experience!

Thanks for all the useful hints and tips whilst i've owned the vRS,

the paint work still looks almost new - excluding those annoying stonechips up front!

Looks good in the pics Ste and all the best with the sale and the new motor.........

New pics added from the weekend Yorkshire Skoda Meet;

More details and interesting Skoda's to be found here...

Yorkshire Skoda Meet - pictures thread

Listing updated with some minor detail added;

tyre tread depths, plus some more pictures.

Thanks for all the interest and positive comments to date

Just an update on the listing - prices reduced today. :wonder:

Currently 2 offers on the table; but short of my minimum expected figure.

Both offers are taking the car with all mods fitted - for those who have inquired separately on items fitted to the car.

Thanks for all the emails and PM's to date.

Hi All - just to update you on the progress of this sale.

Now have a great trade-in offer on this from Prestige Performance in Selby. Thanks to Matthew Gill for his time today.

Test drove a lovely 2008 R36 Passat; got one more to test drive next weekend then decision time....

Anyone planning to show interest on my vRS; please do so by Friday 1st April.

Can't believe this is going! It's a super car this and whoever buys it will be a very lucky person

Can I have your RNS please?

Cheers Will - yes; some very lucky person will get this car.

The dealer yesterday was extremely complimentary on the car and paint work; especially after it

was fully detailed on Friday before i went there! Properly looked after from day 1!!!

Looks like the car will be sold with all mods left on the car folks.... sorry.

Hi All - thanks for the interest to date and many complimentary emails on FA57 VRS.

Last couple of days now before the i remove the car from sale and conclude offers in hand.

Plate will be on retention within 2 weeks - any offers; email separately.

Final price reductions applied in original post.

Best Regards,

Stephen.

hi ste

was that you parked up on the side of the road between otley and bramhope last night about 7pm ?

i was exceeding the speed limit at the time and just caught a glance of the fa57

Don't think so matie - i was out that way on Saturday only.

Speeding.... surely not!!! :no:

Lovely example! You must be sad to see it go?

You have given me some ideas for mine. Where did you get the VRS details and the chrome details for lights etc? They add a nice touch.