Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Tdi cr: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Skoda Tdi cr
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Tdi cr (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Tdi cr |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 11% |
| Average mileage | 135,384 mi | 99,911 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 337,342 | 1 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Skoda Tdi cr
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner and outer edges requires tyre (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner and outer edges requires tyre (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on mirror and windscreen (8.3.1e)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Tdi cr (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.