SKODA OCTAVIA (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8T LAURIN & KLEMENT AUTO
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The SKODA OCTAVIA (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8T LAURIN & KLEMENT AUTO is a roomy, five-door family hatchback from the first Octavia generation. In the UK, it offered a practical alternative to popular small family cars, with more boot space and a grown-up feel than many rivals. Its automatic gearbox and petrol turbo engine make it a comfortable, brisk choice for everyday journeys.
Laurin & Klement was the range-topping, comfort-focused version, giving this used Skoda Octavia a more special feel than basic trims. Mycarcheck.com records show 22 look-ups covering 14 distinct VINs, so the sample is modest. Across those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £300, average recorded mileage was 93,000, and typical annual use was 5,000 miles; cars had an average of four previous keepers. These figures are useful context, not a guarantee of any individual car’s price or condition.
A roomier Golf alternative for families and daily commuters alike.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 14 different vehicles, run between February 19th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
22
Lookups
Lookups
3
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
108k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£300
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
