2022 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · AY22 XJC

A clean and unblemished MOT record defines this 2022 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline TSI S-A, with both an advisory-free pass on 2025-02-25 and a subsequent advisory-free pass on 2026-03-04. With only two tests on file for a four-year-old vehicle, the absence of any advisories, monitoring items, or component wear flags suggests the car has presented no material mechanical, structural, or corrosion concerns at the point of testing. The trend is one of established roadworthiness with no documented deterioration between examinations, which is consistent with a vehicle that has seen light use and presented no obvious service items at the time of inspection. For a prospective buyer, this clean paper trail provides reassurance there are no chronic defects or developing faults that have yet to be formally logged. The recorded mileage of 11,833 miles against an age of approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,958 miles, which sits firmly in the low-mileage bracket for a vehicle of this type. There are no gaps in the MOT history that would indicate the car has been off the road or declared SORN for extended periods, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent with steady, modest use rather than any sudden change in driving pattern. Mechanically, this profile means that wear-sensitive consumables such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and clutch components are likely to have aged more from time-related degradation and standing than from outright mechanical use. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the brake discs, which can develop light corrosion on the friction surfaces during extended periods of light use, and to the tyres, which may have aged in terms of compound hardness even if tread depth remains adequate. Given that no specific advisories have been raised, the inspection on a test drive should focus on the items most likely to suffer from low-mileage, short-journey operation. Listen for any stiffness or graunching from the front disc brakes on first application from cold, particularly any binding caliper feel or uneven retardation that points to a seized piston or sticky slider mechanism. Check that the steering responds sharply and without delay, as power assistance systems that are rarely exercised can develop reluctance on first turn of the wheel. On the move, pay close attention to the behaviour of the DSG automatic gearbox, ensuring that changes between ratios are smooth, prompt, and free of any shunt or hesitation, especially when pulling away from cold in first and second gear. Any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces from the front suspension would warrant close inspection of the anti-roll bar bushes and drop links, as these items can perish with age even at low mileage. Finally, although the vehicle is structurally a relatively modern SUV, it remains prudent to inspect the underside, wheelarches, and underbody panels for any corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, subframe mounting areas, and the lower edges of the sills. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the air conditioning produces consistently cold output, and that the AdBlue system (if applicable to this engine variant) is functioning correctly with no warnings present on the instrument cluster. The tyre sidewalls should be checked for any cracking or weather-checking typical of age-hardened rubber, and the wheel rims inspected for any kerbing damage. Taken alongside the clean MOT history, a careful physical inspection and a thorough test drive should confirm whether this low-mileage example remains mechanically sound or whether prolonged standing has introduced any latent issues not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT failure.