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Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr reliable? We analysed 1,618 real MOT tests across 354 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,618 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.4%
Typical Mileage
108,537mi
Annual Mileage
9,130mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr.

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Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 1

Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,971 mi/yr
Typical
9,130 mi/yr
Average
11,859 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,516 mi/yr

Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
108,537 mi
75th Percentile
145,220 mi
95th Percentile
222,577 mi
Max Recorded
2,001,700 mi

How Does the Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr THIS CAR 87.4% 1,618 108,537 mi — yrs
Skoda Fabia 76% 4,863,673 58,216 mi 26 yrs
Skoda Octavia 77.7% 3,816,734 87,093 mi 28 yrs
Skoda Yeti 84.4% 844,079 52,202 mi 17 yrs
Subaru Justy Gl 4WD 60.6% 817 63,874 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr?

The Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 1,618 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr owner drives around 9,130 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr reliable?
Based on 1,618 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr has a 87.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr?
The most common failure point is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr does around 9,130 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.