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

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Is the Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr reliable? We analysed 4,917 real MOT tests across 1,022 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,917 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
101,511mi
Annual Mileage
9,791mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia SE 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 SE TDI Cr.

Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr Number Plates

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

Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

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

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia SE 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
6,390 mi/yr
Typical
9,791 mi/yr
Average
11,646 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,406 mi/yr

Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr Mileage Distribution

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

Median
101,511 mi
75th Percentile
137,164 mi
95th Percentile
202,524 mi
Max Recorded
1,960,094 mi

How Does the Skoda Octavia SE 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 SE TDI Cr THIS CAR 90.3% 4,917 101,511 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
Yamaha Ys 125 80.1% 9,695 8,101 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr?

The Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 4,917 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr owner drives around 9,791 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 SE TDI Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr reliable?
Based on 4,917 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr does around 9,791 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Octavia SE 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.