The SKODA OCTAVIA (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.9 TDI 130 GLX is a practical, five-door family hatchback from the larger end of the UK hatchback market. It offers more room and a more grown-up feel than a small city car, making it a sensible used choice for everyday journeys, commuting and family duties. mycarcheck.com records 105 look-ups for this model description, covering six distinct VINs. Within those checks, the average most recently recorded mileage was a striking 433,000 miles, while average annual use was 4,000 miles and cars had nearly six previous keepers. These figures describe the checked examples, not every Octavia. The diesel engine and hatchback suit commuters and families needing space; the 130 version offers brisker performance than family cars of its era. Against the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the Octavia stands out for value and practicality. Given the mileage in these checks, a history check is sensible.