The SKODA OCTAVIA (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.9 TDI 90 CLASSIC is a practical family hatchback from the late 1990s and early 2000s. It offered more room than many small hatchbacks, while remaining easier to park and run than a larger estate or SUV. In the UK used-car market, it is now an inexpensive, older choice for buyers prioritising space and value. mycarcheck.com has recorded 66 look-ups covering 46 different VINs, a useful sample of interest in this classic diesel. Checks show an average recorded mileage of 169,000 miles, around 13,000 miles a year, and about three to four previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £200, so treat this as a broad snapshot rather than a price guide for any individual car; condition and history matter greatly. Its roomy cabin and economical diesel suit commuters and families, with practical space that helped it stand out among rivals of its era.