What date was the vRS first available in the UK?

March 2000? or 2001?

You could order it from March 2001

Mine was registered on the 18/5/01 - So it must be one of the earliest. ( I love my 16"!!)

I just found this article on www.evo.co.uk - seems like they went on sale on the 12 May 01 -

"Thursday 5th April 2001

Octavia RS

Skoda is set to launch the Octavia RS, a new performance hatchback.

The Octavia RS is the fastest and most powerful, road-going car produced by Skoda yet. Its 1.8 20V 180 bhp turbocharged engine, delivers a top speed of 146 mph.

It will have a massive front bumper and air intake, sports alloy wheels with green painted brake calipers, rear spoiler, wide stainless steel tailpipe and RS badging. On the inside there's sports seats trimmed in leather and metallic mesh upholstery, steel pedals, steel-rimmed dials and leather hand brake, gear lever and steering wheel.

The car will feature ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBS) and anti-spin regulation (ASR) for improved driving safety.

On sale from May 12, the RS will be priced at

I just found this article on www.evo.co.uk - seems like they went on sale on the 12 May 01 -

"Thursday 5th April 2001

Octavia RS

Skoda is set to launch the Octavia RS' date=' a new performance hatchback.

The Octavia RS is the fastest and most powerful, road-going car produced by Skoda yet. Its 1.8 20V 180 bhp turbocharged engine, delivers a top speed of 146 mph.

It will have a massive front bumper and air intake, sports alloy wheels with green painted brake calipers, rear spoiler, wide stainless steel tailpipe and RS badging. On the inside there's sports seats trimmed in leather and metallic mesh upholstery, steel pedals, steel-rimmed dials and leather hand brake, gear lever and steering wheel.

The car will feature ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBS) and anti-spin regulation (ASR) for improved driving safety.

[b']On sale from May 12, [/b] the RS will be priced at