2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · KP04 JPX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 May 2025 at 121,609 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and early 2023, suggesting that the current ownership is addressing necessary maintenance to prevent the vehicle from failing test criteria. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per annum. Data shows a significant increase in usage between March 2024 (104,962 miles) and May 2025 (121,609 miles), covering over 16,000 miles in a single year. However, the overall history suggests the car has spent long periods stationary, which often limits wear on the drivetrain components. The low annual mileage generally benefits the engine and rubber-based components, though it can sometimes lead to dry rot if the vehicle sits for extended periods without movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as low-age Skodas are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. While the recent MOT records are clean, the single failure in February 2023 at 101,784 miles indicates a specific fault that required rectification before the car passed shortly after. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished and check the brake lines for cracking, as the age of the vehicle often leads to material degradation regardless of relatively low mileage.