2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE04 HRL

The most recent MOT evidence dates from 24 June 2022 at 118,925 miles, where the vehicle first failed and then passed on the same day with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving because only a single test date exists in the supplied history. A same-day fail followed by a pass with no listed defects suggests the failure was administrative or a minor correction was made before retest, but the record offers no detail on any mechanical fault. The Skoda shows 118,925 miles against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 5,406 miles per year. This is low for a 2004 Octavia. The entire recorded history rests on one mileage entry from June 2022, so no accumulation pattern or gap can be traced. Low annual use often means long standing periods, which can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, suspension bushes, and underbody structure even when odometer wear stays small. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for structural rust, degraded rubber suspension components, and seized brake calipers given the age and likely idle periods. The MOT data flags no advisories or recurring faults, so no specific mechanical trend is proven. Given the sparse record, an independent inspection of exhaust emissions, coil springs, and chassis integrity remains essential before purchase.