2020 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L Diesel · BJ20 EWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The latest test in January 2026 at 40,543 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a deteriorated registration plate. However, the January 2025 record shows a significant failure with multiple mechanical faults involving brakes, suspension, and safety seat belts, indicating that components were only addressed once they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage family vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 20,739 miles and January 2024 at 27,637 miles, the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. The subsequent year saw another 7,800 miles covered by the January 2025 test. This low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also explains the perishing and cracking of rubber components noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 and 2025 tests repeatedly flagged worn suspension arm bushes and pitted brake discs across all axles. While these were noted as not yet seriously weakened, the recurring nature of these issues suggests the vehicle is prone to corrosion-related wear due to low use. The noted cracking of all four tyres in 2024 further indicates the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which can lead to dry rot in rubber components despite low tread depth.