2022 Skoda Enyaq IV 60 Electric · OY72 MUP

Covering roughly 80,000 miles across its first four years, this 2022 Skoda Enyaq iV 60 presents a roadworthiness record dominated by pass results, with seven consecutive tests on file and no failures recorded to date. The defining mechanical note within that clean history sits on the September 2025 test, where the front axle shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting on both the nearside and offside units. That advisory was carried as a minor observation rather than a failure, and the vehicle subsequently passed again in October 2025 and March 2026 with no defects recorded, suggesting the damping performance remained within test limits at that point. The headline narrative is therefore one of broadly consistent roadworthiness, but with an emerging watch point on the front suspension that warrants close inspection before purchase. At 79,916 miles accumulated over four years, the annual mileage works out at approximately 19,979 miles per year, which is notably high for an EV of this age and well above the typical fleet average. The DVSA record shows tests at roughly six-monthly intervals, with mileage progression that appears steady across the period rather than indicating extended standing time. Mechanically, this level of use accelerates wear on the consumables that are unaffected by the powertrain being electric: the brake discs and pads (which can suffer low-use corrosion on EVs but here will have seen more frequent application than usual), the suspension components, wheel bearings, and steering linkages will all have absorbed a substantial workload. The high usage also means the tyres will likely have been through multiple replacement cycles, and a careful check of tread depth and evenness across the axle is sensible. The front shock absorber oil misting flagged in September 2025 is the only component-specific concern in the record and should be the focus of any physical inspection. When test driving, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps, broken tarmac, or undulating B-roads, as oil loss from a damper compromises its ability to control the spring and can allow the piston to rattle internally. On a slow-speed pass over a raised kerb or driveway entrance, pay attention to any continued bouncing after the input, which would suggest the damper is no longer effectively damping the spring oscillation. A visual inspection with the wheels turned should look for fresh wet oil residue or a damp film running down the damper body, distinguishing it from a clean unit. Given that both front dampers were flagged together, it is plausible the original units have simply reached a wear threshold consistent with the high annual mileage. Beyond the suspension, the remaining service items associated with high-mileage use deserve attention on the road test. Listen for any rumble that rises and falls with road speed, which would indicate a worn wheel bearing, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle, which can point to alignment geometry that has shifted from worn suspension bushes or top mounts. For the braking system, which on a high-mileage EV will have seen substantial pedal use, test for a firm pedal with no sponginess and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under light braking, which would suggest disc lipping or uneven friction surface wear. Finally, inspect the underside of the vehicle for any corrosion on the brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension arms, and confirm that the high-voltage warning labels and orange cabling are intact and undamaged, as the Enyaq's underfloor battery area is otherwise generally well protected by its flat undertray.