I bought this yesterday in Edinburgh from a Skoda dealer. I think it's possible the previous owner is on this forum but I'm not 100% sure. I collect the car in 2 weeks time.

The car has 59k miles on the clock, is black and appears to be in good condition.

Service history is up to date and the timing belt was changed in October this year.

I've traded in my Clio 172 after 10 months of happy ownership and fingers crossed the vRS will be as good or better.

Thinking about getting it remapped within the next 4-5 months.

Welcome to the site :wave:

Pop some of the reg plate in the 'Was it You' section - see if anyone owns up to owning it before you

Hope it proves to be a worthy successor to the 172 for you...

Steve

Thanks for the welcome :wave:

The car had a private plate on it prior to me buying it. I've posted a thread in that section and it'll be good to find out if the previous owner is on this forum. From what I could gather he now owns a Fabia.

The dealer confirmed the car will be ready this Saturday

Welcome! And watch these guys, they'll have you modding the car by next week.

Assuming you're easily led like I am

Collected it and love it The power delivery from low revs is excellent in comparison to the Clio 172 it replaces. Very impressed so far and from higher speeds it definitely feels like it'd leave the Clio behind. If it's this good at standard then I'd love to see what it's like after a remap

Cruise control is great, as are the rear parking sensors.

The dealership had filled the petrol tank full which was great, replaced the front tyres and all brake disks. 10/10 so far for customer service. My previous car purchases have always been from large retailers like Arnold Clark etc who are atrocious in comparison and never replace things on the car without having had them pointed out by me beforehand. Even then they usually grudge anything.

Welcome to Briskoda

I used the options code decoder and these were the results for my car:

E0A = no special edition

1D0 = without towing attachment

3BF = outer left rear view mirror: convex, powered, heated

3AV = outer right rear view mirror: non-spherical, powered, heated

2ED = disc brakes, rear

6FB = body-colored outer rear view mirror housings

1AJ = anti-spin regulation (ABS/ASR/EDL) with electronic differential lock (EDL)

3FA = without roof insert (standard roof)

1N6 = power steering

1NL = covers for alloy wheels

H8N = tires 205/50 R 17 V

4UF = drivers and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation

4R4 = power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker

3NC = rear seat bench/backrest, split folding

3QT = 3-point seat belts with tensioner and height adjustment, front

4X0 = without side airbag

4A0 = without seat heater

8L3 = roof antenna

J1L = battery 280 A (60 Ah)

7AA = electronic vehicle immobilization device

8GD = alternator 90A

6Y0 = without cruise control warning system

9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc

8RM = eight loudspeakers (passive)

7Q0 = without navigation device

8YP = radio "MID"

8QK = key for locking system

8X0 = without headlight washer system

4K3 = radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing

B09 = type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland

G85 = front shock absorption

3L3 = manual height adjustment for front seats

9P1 = seat belt warning light, electric contact in buckle

Q4H = comfort sports seats, front

7X1 = ultrasonic park distance control

9W0 = without car phone preparation/installation

8WD = integrated front fog light

7A2 = CD changer

3GA = without cargo area

QG1 = service interval prolongation

0GG = emissions concept EU 4

L13 = suspension range 13

7P4 = manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats

F0A = no special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

Some pics of my new car The car seats were still drying from the valet at the dealers which is why the drivers seat is covered.

Looks good, is the black one fast

Tis very fast, I was actually surprised at how fast it is. Didn't think it'd feel much different than my 172 but it definitely does.

Very nice car, looks good in black

No chance it has been re-maped?

Would not suprise me if it was a member's car!

According to the dealer I bought it from the car is standard, if so then I look forward to the results of the remap when I get around to doing it

Go for JabbaSport remap mate. I'm at 227.1 bhp and very happy with my minor mods made so far to get that power. Love the vRS Only prob i have is i wore the clutch out but i get a Helix performance clutch and lightened and balanced flywheel fitted next week so it's all good lol. I get a few guys in Motherwell to do all the work on ma motor. Defo recommend them if ur thinking mods mate. Like that colour, makes me wish mines was black instead of boring silver...

My VRS is with the dealer today getting some work done to it that they never had the time for before collection. As a courtesy car they have given me a Roomster, it's terrible The 1.4 engine has easily managed to remind me of how much power the VRS has. The 1.4 struggles to reach 70mph on the motorway, especially in these high winds.

1.4 petrol or TD?

Also it doesn't surprise me that it struggles, it is a bit like an MPV, i.e. too high and wind sensitive

Looks good, is the black one fast

All black vRS Octavias are fast :D:D

Especially after a remap. Think it's fast now? Remapped it'll blow your mind :thumbup:

I recommend Star Performance :)

Hi matchmaker, I'm sure I may well see your car as I am in Stirling every so often, used to work there till 5 years ago. I think I'll definately use Star Performance when the time comes for the remap

The Roomster is the 1.4 petrol and is very slooooooow

Hi matchmaker, I'm sure I may well see your car as I am in Stirling every so often, used to work there till 5 years ago. I think I'll definately use Star Performance when the time comes for the remap

The Roomster is the 1.4 petrol and is very slooooooow

PM me if you're going to be in Stirling and want to experience a remapped one :)

I got pulled over on the way home from Stirling last night by the police after having followed me for 2 miles. They ID checked me and informed me that the area I was in has had a increase in theft of high performance cars. Nice to know they hold my car in such high regards Thankfully my private plate transfer completed last Thursday and the car is now in my name. It's worth noting the police were also driving a Octavia.

I got pulled over on the way home from Stirling last night by the police after having followed me for 2 miles. They ID checked me and informed me that the area I was in has had a increase in theft of high performance cars. Nice to know they hold my car in such high regards Thankfully my private plate transfer completed last Thursday and the car is now in my name. It's worth noting the police were also driving a Octavia.

Maybe they thought it was me :eek::eek::eek::eek:

I got pulled over on the way home from Stirling last night by the police after having followed me for 2 miles. They ID checked me and informed me that the area I was in has had a increase in theft of high performance cars. Nice to know they hold my car in such high regards Thankfully my private plate transfer completed last Thursday and the car is now in my name. It's worth noting the police were also driving a Octavia.

TOUCHE' - :drivesaf: Can't wait for our local unmarked traffic unit/s to pull me over, as i think they'll have a heart attack when they realise it's a diesel version...........

Does anyone know how many Vrs cars they have in Hampshire? I've seen at least 3 of them so far.

Think a thread on Police Vrs patrol cars would be a good talking point - anyone??

I found a traffic police forum which made for good reading when I was trying to decide if I should buy a vRS. Most of them loved it.