2022 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5L Petrol · BF72 DMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its pass on November 6, 2025, but the record indicates a reactive approach to maintenance. The mechanical trend shows a pattern of addressing components only when they approach legal failure thresholds. While the car passed the test, the volume of advisories across the braking system and tyres suggests that the previous owner deferred repairs until parts reached the end of their functional life. At 44,476 miles over four years, the Skoda Kodiq reflects an average of approximately 11,119 miles per year. This aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a family SUV, suggesting the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive long-distance commuting or heavy commercial. The most recent record is only seven months old relative to the current date, providing a reasonably current snapshot of the vehicle's mechanical condition despite the specific issues noted during that inspection. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the tester flagged thin pads on all three recorded axles during the 2025 test. This indicates a potential lack of proactive brake servicing and could lead to uneven wear across the assembly. The nearside rear tyre showed signs of perishing and cracking, alongside edge wear near the legal limit on both rear tyres. These findings point to either an alignment issue or simply age-related rubber compound degradation, which should be verified to ensure no underlying suspension geometry faults are causing premature wear.