Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr (2010)
2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI CR is a significant reliability concern—just 48.7% of examples pass their MOT first time, nearly 32 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue, but the high failure rate signals persistent mechanical problems that buyers need to budget for.
At 123,500 miles median, these cars are running hard for their age, and the 0.55 average failures per vehicle tells you repair costs are a real feature of ownership rather than an exception. Before viewing one, run a full service history check and factor in regular visits to a trusted mechanic—this isn't a set-and-forget purchase.
What to check before buying a 2010 Skoda Octavia S 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%) | 102 | 48.7% | 0.53 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 70% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Skoda Octavia S 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 2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr vehicles fall between 95,125 and 144,696 miles.
2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI Cr — Still on the Road
28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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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