1st gen Octavia (car that “made” Skoda transformation you mentioned) was introduced 1996, so not mid 2000s. (VW bought Skoda in 1991)
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Come on raph this process started in the 90's. Skoda has been part or VAG for 25 years and the Octavia was introduced in 96.
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