2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TDI SCR S-A 2.0L Diesel · AM09 ESS

This 2020 Skoda Kodiaq presents an exemplary MOT record, with four consecutive tests from March 2023 through August 2025 all returning clean passes and zero advisories or defects recorded. There is no history of worn brake components, deteriorated suspension bushes, exhaust corrosion, or steering play to suggest chronic wear points, and the absence of any advisory text across six years of roadworthiness testing indicates the vehicle has not yet developed the typical mid-life issues that begin to surface on SUVs of this age and weight class. The most recent pass on 20 August 2025 reinforces a stable, consistently roadworthy pattern rather than any deterioration, giving strong confidence that the core mechanical systems monitored under the MOT regime were performing within specification at the time of test. A recorded mileage of 30,708 miles over approximately six years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,118 miles, which is markedly low for a family SUV of this size and class. This rate of use suggests the vehicle has likely spent significant periods either stationary or covering only short journeys, and the testing history supports a steady, low-rate usage profile rather than any long-term absence from the road. The MOT record begins in March 2023, which is consistent with the vehicle's first eligible test at three years of age, and there are no anomalous gaps, mileage jumps, or inconsistencies between tests that would warrant concern about clocked readings or irregular use. Despite the clean MOT history, the low annual mileage and likely pattern of short trips warrant a focused inspection on a few specific areas during a physical viewing and test drive. Given that diesel particulate filters on TDI engines are sensitive to prolonged low-speed, short-journey running, the vehicle should be started from cold and the exhaust observed for excessive smoke at startup; any persistent grey or blue haze or a visible haze from the DPF during a longer drive run would suggest the filter is not completing regeneration cycles adequately. On the test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as low mileage does not always prevent the deterioration of anti-roll bar bushes, drop link joints, or the lower wishbone arms commonly flagged on Kodiaq SUVs once they reach six to seven years of age. Steering should feel precise with no wandering over cambers or rumbling through the wheel rim, and the automatic DSG gearbox should change smoothly with no hesitation or shunt between ratios when pulling away. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without any judder through the pedal under moderate stopping, and a low-mileage vehicle may still suffer from binding calipers or corrosion at the hub face, which can manifest as uneven braking or a slight pull to one side. Inspect all four wheels and tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, as geometry issues stemming from worn suspension components can develop even with low total mileage if the car has spent long periods parked under load. Check the underside for any signs of oil misting around the engine sump and turbocharger oil feed lines, which are common TDI seepage points, and examine the rear silencer and exhaust mounting rubbers for corrosion given the vehicle's age. A thorough road test on a mix of town and dual carriageway roads will quickly confirm whether the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems are all functioning as the unblemished MOT record suggests.