509Location: Clitheroe/Leeds Met Uni Model: MK4 Ibiza Cupra Posted 20 February, 2010 As far as I know they're very reliable - i've only had mine just over a TheFabia is pretty reliable but simply suffers from silly VAG niggles. Water ingress is one of the main issues. Newer 06 models on suffer from EGR hesitation, the Despitethe success of the vRS badge on models like the Fabia, Octavia and Kodiaq – as well as, more recently, on the all-electric Enyaq SUV – Skoda has never built a Superb vRS. The previous SkodaFabia (2021 on) Skoda Octavia (2020 on) Skoda Kamiq (2019 on) Skoda Kodiaq vRS (2019 on) Skoda Scala (2019 on) Skoda Karoq (2018 on) Skoda Superb (2015 on) Skoda Citigo-e iV (2020 - 2021) Skoda Rapid Spaceback (2013 - 2019) Skoda Yeti (2009 - 2017) Skoda Roomster (2006 - 2015) Overthe years me and my ex have has 3 Skoda's - a 2005 Fabia Ambiente 1.2 hatch, a 2015 Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance estate and an Octavia 1.8TSI L&K hatch. Only 1 expensive repair on them when the right rear wheel bearing failed on the 1.4TSI which caused a loss of ABS and related functions and cost c.£500 to replace at a dealer. Whatpower are we talking? The Mk4 vRS comes with the 242bhp 2.0-litre turbo from the stock Mk8 GTI, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. You can have a five Beingan owner of a Skoda Superb from late 2010 after test driving close to 30 vehicles, it was the best decision that we have made. Reliable, Efficient and all the Safety equip. that one would want or need when carrying special cargo (Twins). Cannot look back, and in my opinion nothing beats it when it comes to value for money. SkodaOctavia Mk III (2013 - 2020) Mk3 Petrol vRS reliability. Looking to buy a 2nd hand Mk3 Octavia vRS Estate. Quite fancying a pre-facelift 230 model with VAQ diff as they look the best IMO but keeping my options open. Speaking to a local specialist* this morning they said they'd seen a few of the 2.0 tsi engines with major issues requiring Model skoda fabia vrs Share; Posted 12 August, 2008. My Fabia vRS has a slight whine at that speed in 4th IIRC, but I noticed that it happens at the same engine speed in any gear, or in neutral, or with the clutch disengaged. We do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. vRS Truth be told, Skoda’s hot-hatch effort, the Fabia vRS offers far more fun than you’d expect. The 130bhp, 1.9 TDi might only power the Fabia to 60 in 9.6 seconds, but keep the tacho hkU7e6o.