2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE04 HXM

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 27 March 2024 at 173,332 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable. The test one day earlier on 26 March 2024 produced a failure at 173,331 miles, yet the DVSA entry logs no defects, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior passes on 5 January 2023 at 168,705 miles and 6 January 2022 at 162,913 miles also carried no advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,879 per year against the car's 2004 build, a typical figure for a 22-year-old vehicle. The gap between the January 2022 and January 2023 tests covers 5,792 miles, then 4,627 miles to the March 2024 pass, showing steady private-use accumulation with no sudden spikes. Records are sparse but clean across the four entries, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns raised at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. The MOT record shows no advisories on structural integrity, coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs, but a 173,000-mile Skoda of this age commonly hides tired wishbone bushes or surface rust on sills that a short test may not record. Check the exhaust for internal degradation and confirm the calipers move freely. The repeated clean results suggest previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable work. Given the one-day fail with zero defects, verify the V5C and test certificate match the DVSA entry before purchase, then budget for age-related wear on tyres and wipers as routine.