I've got the owners email address still & we're in 'conversation'. I've asked him a heap of questions so I'll see how forthcoming the info is !

Hmmm Cat C and no history, plus the weird spring advisory, I would probably avoid, mine was just over £6K from a main dealer but fully stamped service book 38K and honestly in pretty immaculate condition and well spec'd.

Hmmm Cat C and no history, plus the weird spring advisory, I would probably avoid, mine was just over £6K from a main dealer but fully stamped service book 38K and honestly in pretty immaculate condition and well spec'd.

 

Starting to think the same . In fact just realised there's the Reading dealer a few miles from home.. possible weekend visit

I was lucky I'd gone up to Carlisle to see a Leon FR (had put a deposit down over the phone) was an 07 plate, looked a messy when I got there, mayo under oil cap, stank of dog, scuffed alloys, and to top that broke down on the test drive, so I had a quick look on the autotrader app and found the Vrs in Dumfries, got my deposit back drove the 30 mins to dumfries, VRS was 3 years newer half the mileage was immaculate was £700 more than the leon but I didn't think twice especially as tax was half that of the leon, insurance was less and it didn't stink of dog lols

Looks like the Cat C example has been in the wars for a 2nd time:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-FABIA-2011-VRS-S-A-GREEN-1-4-DSG-45K-2-OWNERS-DAMAGED-REPAIRABLE-SALVAGE-/222060661112

 

Oh dear.

can I check - the big 'airbag' button on the dash- it disables the passenger airbag?

Yes you turn it off at the passenger side of the dash the Off Warning Light shows in the middle.

 

EDIT,

That is the On / OFF you see when you open the passenger side door.

Edited 22 March, 201610 yr by GoneOffSKi

Going to see a nice one next month with a view to buying

Are these models cheap to insure?

I find running cost exceptionally good on these models. Provided it's good history. My only concern Is I don't drive it enough.

^^^

My insurance is £200 per year - was over £300 on MKI Fabia vRS.

Edited 25 March, 201610 yr by Brian69

http://petroleumvitae.com/2012/01/011/skoda-fabia-vrs-1-4-tsi-180ps-dsg-road-test

Provisionally bought one

I've had mine 3 weeks now covered 500 miles and love it,puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it 

Not long to go now..genuinely getting excited it's been a while since I've had a car that'll respond to my right foot

Anyone here use 

http://www.mdmtechnik.co.uk/ 

so servicing?

whoops - bad pasting - it's http://www.mdmtechnik.co.uk/

Picked it up today. What a Great little car. Thanks to Andy for taking the time to give me full guided tour. Love it. 

 

https://goo.gl/photos/68LYfZHrCBBYQwbq6

Edited 17 April, 201610 yr by evtilsley

Nice car, always liked the Green & White Combo.

 

Really liking the wheels too, did you get the standard wheels with it as well?

Looks nice, loving the wheels 

Nice car, always liked the Green & White Combo.

 

Really liking the wheels too, did you get the standard wheels with it as well?

No just the lightweight white alloys. Wasnt 100% sure about them - until saw the car in the flesh. Looks FAB. Getting used to the gearbox slowly...

Speaking of wheels.. as it's sometimes going to be parked up on the road, will these work?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-LOCK-BOLTS-FOR-SKODA-M14x1-5-14MM-LOCKING-SECURITY-LUG-NUTS-6R-/231707446082?fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda&hash=item35f2d70b42:g:bjkAAOSwyvBV9Uuy

 

 

Or.. is there a set with even higher security anyone?

Edited 18 April, 201610 yr by evtilsley

Don't have any experience with them myself but make sure you get the right ones. OEM wheels tend to use radius bolts whereas aftermarket tend to use tapered bolts.

The car should have one locking nut per wheel anyway so if someone manages to/can be bothered to steal them then I'd say be my guest. I know it can vary throughout the UK but in my view stolen alloys is a bit of an early 2000s crime so I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

These are factory fit wheels.. but good point I'll call Skoda & confirm what the bolts need to be.

Needs a new full set anyhow as the current ones are getting corroded.. want my 'new' car to be a stunning as possible!!

Remove one & check it ditch the original Skoda locking nut it's shocking

 

Also measure the bolts prob 17mm & then put Wheel Nut Covers in Ebay & you will get a set to hide the bolts

Those are not Factory Fit White Gigaro on the car.

Andy had different wheels on.

Edited 19 April, 201610 yr by GoneOffSKi