Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr (2011)
2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Skoda Octavia TDI is a reliability concern: only 56% pass their MOT first time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a genuinely weak performer in this age bracket. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem here.
At 126,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old diesel, these cars are running hard and it shows—the 0.45 average failures per vehicle suggests wear-related issues are piling up. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and get a pre-buy inspection focused on the engine bay and suspension, since the MOT data tells us cumulative wear is the real story.
What to check before buying a 2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 148 | 56% | 0.45 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr vehicles fall between 98,735 and 150,201 miles.
2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI Cr — Still on the Road
55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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