Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr car check
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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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 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Skoda Octavia SE TDI Cr — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 105 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 74.3 mpg
- Urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 85.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1172
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 99 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 13 of 50
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.
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.
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.
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 |
| Rover Vitesse | 63.8% | 2,151 | 108,753 mi | 41 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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Check a specific Skoda Octavia SE TDI CrShould 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.