2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · FP04 NZW

The 2004 Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2026-03-07 at 187,554 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The odometer shows 187,554 miles against 22 years of use, equating to roughly 8,525 miles per year, which sits within typical bounds for a car of this age. Records begin at 125,648 miles on 2021-06-12 and step steadily upward through 142,852 (2022-07-01), 153,275 (2023-07-29), 169,533 (2024-11-25), and 187,554 (2026-03-07). The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests stretches beyond twelve months, yet mileage rose by a plausible 16,258 in that window. No rapid accumulation or standing-still periods distort the pattern. The file is sparse and clean, with no advisories or failures logged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-sensitive components the MOT does not expose in detail. At 187,554 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers warrant hands-on checks for fatigue or play. Brake discs and calipers need measuring for wear and freedom of movement despite the absence of binding or imbalance flags. Structural integrity remains the chief unknown on a 22-year-old vehicle. The tester recorded no corrosion at the last exam, but sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points should be inspected underneath for incipient rust. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though it does not certify component life remaining.