2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · AF03 EFX

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 11 September 2025 at 88,697 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of testing. The single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults or unresolved advisories in the supplied record. The vehicle shows 88,697 miles against a 2003 build date, equating to roughly 3,856 miles per year. This is low for a 23-year-old car. The MOT history supplied contains only the September 2025 entry, so no prior annual tests, mileage jumps, or gaps can be assessed from the data provided. Low annual use often means long standing periods, which can hide intermittent faults not caught in a single test. A buyer should still inspect the Octavia in person for age-related corrosion on structural members, suspension bushes, and brake calipers, as these items degrade with time regardless of mileage. The clean 2025 pass does not rule out worn coil springs or perished rubber components typical of a 23-year-old vehicle. Given the sparse record, commission an independent mechanical inspection before purchase. Focus on underside rust, brake disc condition, and fluid degradation from prolonged low use.