2004 (54) Mk1 Octavia vRS Hatch, 83k - £2500 (Unmodified)

 

After 9 years of ownership, the time has finally come for me to sell my Octavia.

 

The car is 99% standard and has never had any performance or body work mods.

 

Specs are as follows:

 

• Mk 1 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatch in Diamond Silver

• 2004, 54 plate (First registered December 2004)

• 83 000 miles

• Full service history

• MOT until December 2015

• Factory fitted rear parking sensors

• Factory fitted cruise control

• OEM vRS floor mats

• OEM boot luggage net

• Full sized spare wheel with Spider alloy and original tyre (Only used a couple of times)

• Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas all round in 225/45/17

• Both keys present

• 1 previous owner (Skoda UK)

• HPI Clear

 

Only modifications, if you can even class them as mods, are as follows:

• Alpine CDA-9853R Stereo (Original Skoda stereo to be included, original cd changer still fitted in boot)

• Parrot CK3000 Evolution Bluetooth hands free kit

• OEM VW Golf mk4 aero wipers arms (Briskoda Group Buy) with Bosch blades

 

I bought the car when it was 13 months old from a Skoda Dealer with 7400 miles on the clock. Skoda UK is the first owner in the log book and I’m the 2nd. The car’s been my daily driver ever since. Currently has just over 83 000 miles on the clock and will go up slightly until it’s sold as I’m still using it.

 

Car has always been filled up with super-unleaded and almost always Optimax/V-Power. Servicing-wise, the car is now on fixed servicing intervals having been on variable for a number of years. First 2 services done by Skoda, but since the warranty ended all work has been carried out by a local VW/Audi specialist. All receipts available. Never failed an MOT.

 

Next MOT due in December 2015.

 

Cambelt and water pump was last done December 2012, meaning next one isn’t due until December 2016.

 

Next service due August 2015.

 

Other than usual servicing, very little has gone wrong with the car. Most notable and worth mentioning was an unusual gearbox failure in 2013 which resulted in a new gearbox and clutch. All work carried out by the specialist mentioned above and has been 100% since the replacement. Other than that, the car has been extremely reliable!

 

All servicing carried out on time and regular and any extra work needed has been done straight away when required. Receipts for all work available. 

 

I fitted the Alpine MP3/CD headunit when I bought the car along with Parrot Ck3000 Hands-free kit and will be leaving these in the car. I still have the original stereo which will go with the car too. Speakers are as standard. The bracket for phone cradle in the photos is a Brodit so easily removable. Phone cradle will be removed.

 

The car, in my opinion, is in excellent condition considering its age and mileage. Mileage of which is below the average for a 10 year old car.

 

The interior has been well maintained and other than the white carpets looking a bit grubby in some areas, is in great condition. Externally the bodywork has no dents anywhere, only a few marks mostly left by inconsiderate parkers, although nothing major. On the subject on inconsiderate people, there is a small chip on the rear spoiler and a crack in the offside mirror casing. Small things that I never got round to sorting.

 

All 4 wheels are slightly kerbed, so could do with refurbishing if you want them back to tip top condition. The spare alloy is immaculate as it has only been used a couple of times when I’ve had a puncture. The car currently has Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas all round. Changed them to the more popular 225/45/17 size.

 

The car has been very well looked after throughout the years and I’ve always struggled to justify getting rid of it. Engine still feels as great as it was when I bought it and there are barely any rattles or noises from the interior which is great for its age.

 

It’s time for a change now, so here it is up for sale.

 

Car is located in Tonbridge TN9 and will also be advertised elsewhere too.

 

PM for contact details if you’re interested.

 

Looking for £2500

 

Thanks for looking!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just an update, my Octavia has now been sold!