SKODA Fabia VRS  £1800ono (open to offers)

 

Very well cared for and looked after.
Cleaned, clayed, waxed and polished regularly, this car has been my pride and joy for a the past 18 months.

 

It has some choice upgrades in the form of the following:

 

CHASSIS:
* Spax RSX adjustable coilover suspension (dampening and height)
* Skoda Octavia VRS front brake upgrade so calipers and 312mm discs
* Powerflex poly bushed front lower arms and dog bone mount.

* 17" Skoda Octavia Spider alloy wheels wrapped in 4month old Toyo Proxes T1R tyres

ENGINE:
* Darkside Developments thermostatically controlled 15 row oil cooler
* Darkside Developments EGR/Anti shudder valve delete with silicone pipe

* Stage 1 remap
ACCESSORIES:
* Custom LED 8000k Canbus smart HID headlight bulbs
* LED rear number plate lights

* LED interior bulbs
* New Skoda Badges front and rear
* Reverse Parking Sensors
* Cupra R front lip

* Front grill vinyl wrapped gloss black

 

MECHANICAL HISTORY:

When i originally purchased the car it had previously been owned by a Skoda technician (Silbury Skoda, northumberland). I have various invoices for general maintainance and servicavle items (check photos). 

Engine has recently been replaced with a low mileage item. I have reciept for this work. It was carried out by a reputable VAG specialist (VX Autosport, Aycombe). The replacement engine was purchased with just over 82,000 miles on the clock. As such a big job was underway i also had fitted a brand new clutch, flywheel, timing belt kit etc.... this is noted on my reciept.

 

Its also worth noting that along with the motor the KKK Skoda turbo was also replaced with a Garrett VW item (came with engine so should has covered the same mileage).

 

The reason for the replacement engine was because the original suffered headgasket failure and subsequent cam/injector failure after a head gasket repair gone wrong - garage incorrectly fitted a belt tensioner, crushing it and causing the timing to jump.

 

When the replacement engine was fitted the car was also due an MOT. The mileage was recorded at 135,408 on MOT cert. Current mileage is 141,000 (will rise) so this adds approx 5,000 miles to the new engine making it now approx 87,000.

 

I also have a replacement head with injectors and a Sachs clutch and flywheel ( all second hand - the Sachs clutch kit was originally fitted to the vehicle when the mileage was 113,673, meaning it had only covered 23-25k tops). All these items can be included in the sale for the right price. 

 

Obviously when undergoing the swap the car had a fully service. I have recently replaced the upper boost pipes on the car. So the main black plastic hard pipe that runs next to the coolant tank and the VAG silicone coupler with those annoying alloy tabs that connects to the top of the intercooler.

 

CONDITION:

As with any older cars this car isnt perfect unfortunately. Albeit i try my best to keep the car in great condition, it does have some age related marks in the form of stone chips, the odd scrap/scuff and a little scabbing. All very maintainable   and to be honest probably minor to most people.

 

The interior could do with a wet deep clean as family life has left the cloth cream seats a tad dirty.

 

She kicks out some oily smoke on a cold start. I believe this to be acceptable as it will instantly burn off. You can boost the car (when warm as i treat her nice) with no smoke issues. It could be the start of a seal going on the turbo but she drives well with no issues so ive never considered swapping out parts etc...... im fully aware of many PD motors doing this and living on just fine. She is my daily driver and it hasnt bothered me.

 

There is an issue with the traction control light. After 5 to 10 minutes of driving it will light up on the dash. If you turn the motor off and on again itll turn off immediately. Ive had the car checked over multiple times but no code reader or VAG com can pull information on it. This is due to the fact that the ECU is not logging the fault. Ive been an active member on this site (Briskoda.net) for a very long time and the general concensus on the owners forum is that theres a ground/wire fault that is a very common issue and easily fixed (i have not done this as you have to have access to the underside of the car and i am not able to do so easily where i live). The fact that it will illuminate then go off with the turn of the key would suggest to me this common issue????? 

 

So to summerise, the car is enthusiast owned, well cared for, future proofed regards maintainence (timing belt, clutch, flywheel serviced etc....). Its wearing new shoes so tyres are not a worry, its MOTd until June and simply waiting for a new owner.

 

I do have another family car now in the form of an MPV (admitting middle age lol) so i am hoping for a quick sale.

 

Offers in the region of £1800 but i will listen to offers. A deal can be worked out if you also wish to purchase the spare cylinder head, injectors and Sachs clutch kit.

 

Feel free to contact me on 07717 833170 (Adam)

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Edited 26 April, 20179 yr by Adz_VRS

Car has now sold. Thanks for veiwing. Mods please remove add.