Skoda Fabia vRS 1.9 TDI PD Review

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Skoda Fabia vRS 1.9 TDI PD
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giandndougl's Review of Skoda Fabia vRS 1.9 TDI PD

15th Jul 2008

Overall Rating

3.5 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    37 months
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2005
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
Good Points

Low Insurance group 9.
Road tax £115 per year.
Fuel 45mpg average.
Rear Tyres original at 36,000 miles.
No visible oil leaks at 36,000miles.


Bad Points

Poor handling on corners.
Brake Discs Front / Back replaced after 2 years.
Pulls slightly left, normal driving (Skoda reports known fault).
Front Tyres replaced every 15,000miles.


General Comments

Car is quick on acceleration. 4 doors are a plus if comparing to another hot-hatch where 2 doors can be a pain. Car can be chipped to improve acceleration but not top speed (told by chip people). General servicing can be DIY, apart from tuning and resetting service light. Engine oil type is critical, if not sure ask Skoda or top respected garage.

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  • giandndougl Rank: Corporal on 16th Jul 2008

    As mentioned by other reviewer, in wet weather wheels will spin whetther ASR is on or off. Loss of traction when hard acceleration employed are more seriously braking. The tyres being newish and run in, are not to blame.

  • giandndougl Rank: Corporal on 27th Jan 2009

    Resetting service ("INSP") or "OIL" warning can be removed easily on Fabia VRS.
    With ignition "OFF" press in, and keep depressed trip button found on speedometer.
    With trip button depressed, turn ignition "ON" , do not start engine.
    After 10 seconds have elapsed, ("INSP") or ("OIL") warning will disappear and leave''''
    At this point, turn igntion "OFF" and release trip button.
    Turning ignition on as normal, (INSP) or (OIL) will no-longer appear.

  • giandndougl Rank: Corporal on 27th Apr 2009

    Resettting "SERVICE" and "OIL" warning lights are easily removed, as proved by following "Haynes" manuel instructions.