2023 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · DF72 EPN

A clean and entirely unblemished DVSA record defines this 2023 Skoda Kodiaq, with the single MOT test conducted on 15 January 2026 returning a pass and absolutely no advisories, defects, or minor items recorded against it. With only one year of testing history available on a vehicle first registered in 2023, there is naturally no longitudinal pattern to evaluate, but the absence of any flagged components on a car now over three years old is a positive early indicator of structural and mechanical integrity. The Kodiaq is a relatively heavy SUV with a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension and DSG automatic transmission, so the clean result suggests that the consumable items typically examined at MOT stage, including brake discs and pads, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, underbody corrosion protection, and exhaust integrity, were all considered serviceable by the tester at that point. Against its age of approximately three years, the recorded mileage of 25,211 equates to an annual accumulation of around 8,404 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a family SUV of this class and suggests neither extended periods off the road nor punishing high-mileage use. There are no successive recorded mileages on the MOT certificate to indicate any unusual gaps or rapid increases, so the usage profile appears consistent with regular, moderate commuting and family duties. Mechanically, this level of annual mileage means the brake pads and discs have likely seen moderate but not severe wear, the DSG transmission and mechatronics have had regular fluid circulation to remain healthy, the dual-clutch actuator is unlikely to be suffering from the sticking or juddering issues that plague neglected DSG units, and the turbocharger and direct-injection petrol engine have accumulated sufficient running to have settled in without yet reaching the service intervals where major items such as the timing chain, injectors, or turbo bearings typically attract attention. For a prospective buyer, the clean MOT record means there are no specific components flagged by the tester that demand immediate targeted inspection, but a thorough test drive should still cover the known weaknesses of the Kodiaq platform. Listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the rear trailing arms and anti-roll bar bushes, which are known to wear on this model and can present as a faint rattle before progressing to a more pronounced knock. The DSG gearbox should be tested thoroughly by holding second or third gear under moderate load and then releasing, watching for any judder, hesitation, or flare between ratios, which would indicate mechatronic wear or clutch slip. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without any sponginess or judder under hard stopping from higher speeds, and the steering should remain precise without any pull to either side or vibration through the rim, which could point to worn suspension links or uneven tyre wear. Finally, although the MOT raised no advisories, a visual inspection of the underside for any fresh oil misting from the engine or DSG unit, and a check that all tyres are matching in age and tread depth, will round out a sensible evaluation of this otherwise clean and well-driven example.