Marietto

iTrader: (13)

I am selling my much loved little daily hack. It is the Special Edition version of which only 1000 were made with full black limited edition VRS leather with the build number embroidered on it, cruise control, 6 CD multi-changer and metallic blue paint. It has absolutely zero mechanical faults and runs perfectly, returning an average of around 58mpg from its 130bhp 1.9 turbo diesel engine. Motorway mpg is around 70mpg. It is currently sitting at 79,800 miles, but this will go up as it is my daily driver.

I have had it for 2 years and in that time I have made a couple of tasteful modifications as follows:

OEM alloy wheels powder coated in anthracite with new VRS centre caps – 100% completely unmarked
Replacement of the OEM suspension with AP shock absorbers and lowering springs (30mm drop)
Full set of front suspension Powerflex poly bushes
Leon Cupra R Front Splitter
Pipercross Upgraded Panel Air Filter
LED sidelights
Team HEKO Wind Deflectors
Porsche 911 Coolant Cap
Audi R8 Oil Cap
Bentley 2 button Remote Fob & Key

The original suspension struts and springs, coolant cap, oil cap are included in the sale.

All the services apart from 1 were carried out by Skoda Main Dealer/Specialist. The last service was carried out on 25th April 2015 by the Skoda Main Dealer at 76,725 miles, so there is nearly another 7,000 miles until the next service is due.

Cambelt Service was carried out at 65,035 miles. Both Front and Rear brake discs and pads were replaced at the same time.

MOT expires 22nd December 2015 and there were no advisories on the last MOT. Car Tax is low band at £130 per year.

I have a full folder of all the invoices, receipts and service history

Bad points

As with any 8 year old car it has a few stone chips to the front bonnet. The roof spoiler on the boot has lost the lacquer and this is a common and known issue with these, but it has never really bothered me. There is a ding and scrape on the rear passenger sill and quarter, which was on the car when I bought it. I have marked it in red on the 2nd picture below to show this.

All in all it is a reliable, mile munching, quick, cheap to run and maintain car that has given me zero mechanical issues since I have owned it. I am the 3rd owner of the car.

Being the SE model these carry a premium price of over £5K private and £6K dealer. Taking into consideration the couple of bad points as pointed out above, and I have been quoted £200 to repair I will be reducing the original price to £4,750 OVNO. Any silly offers will be disregarded as I am in no hurry to sell at all. Any test drives will be conducted by me unless you have proof of fully comprehensive insurance for my car (not “your insurance entitles you to drive other cars”) or the full asking price in cash in my hand.

I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne 5 minutes drive from Newcastle International Airport