Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr (2014)
2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr
CarHunch analysed 308 real MOT records for the 2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Skoda Octavia VRS TDI CR passes its MOT first time in 68.7% of cases, which is 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals reliability concerns for this generation and spec. The good news is that dangerous defects are not an issue (0%), and the diesel engine shows no particular weakness compared to other variants.
At nearly 100,000 miles on average, these cars are carrying typical mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.28 failures per vehicle, suggesting wear is accumulating faster than the class norm. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before the next test and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the known weak points flagged by the failure rate—likely suspension, exhaust, or emissions components common to ageing TDI engines.
What to check before buying a 2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs 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%) | 306 | 68.6% | 0.27 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 84.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr vehicles fall between 77,144 and 114,103 miles.
2014 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI Cr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 168 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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