CarVerify

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

Free Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr car check

Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr reliable? We analysed 2,303 real MOT tests across 416 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 2,303 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
105,227mi
Annual Mileage
9,649mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 Vrs TDI Cr.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr Number Plates

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

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

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

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia Vrs 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
6,637 mi/yr
Typical
9,649 mi/yr
Average
10,346 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,917 mi/yr

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr Mileage Distribution

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

Median
105,227 mi
75th Percentile
136,617 mi
95th Percentile
179,363 mi
Max Recorded
325,198 mi

How Does the Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 Vrs TDI Cr THIS CAR 88.8% 2,303 105,227 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
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto 91.2% 3,120 27,245 mi — yrs

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

Found a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr

Should you buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr?

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 2,303 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 tyre has ply or cords exposed with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr owner drives around 9,649 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 Vrs TDI Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr reliable?
Based on 2,303 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr?
The most common failure point is tyre has ply or cords exposed.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr does around 9,649 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Octavia Vrs 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.