2018 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L Diesel · XCV 5

A 2018 Skoda Kodiaq carrying 89,597 miles presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile, with four consecutive DVSA test passes and zero advisories or failures recorded across its most recent history. The most recent assessment on 5 August 2025 was granted a clean pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken pattern of roadworthy results stretching back to August 2022. The absence of any flagged advisories relating to brake wear, suspension components, corrosion, or exhaust integrity suggests the vehicle has either been conscientiously maintained or has simply not yet reached the wear thresholds typical for components on a vehicle of this age and mileage bracket. This clean record is somewhat unusual for a family SUV approaching the 90,000-mile mark, where one would typically expect to see advisories for brake disc corrosion, early suspension bush wear, or underbody surface corrosion. With roughly 11,200 miles accumulated annually over its eight-year life, this Kodiaq sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of its size and class. The mileage progression appears consistent and steady, with no recorded gaps in testing that might suggest an extended period off the road, and no anomalies in the accumulation rate that would indicate clocked readings or unusual usage patterns such as heavy towing or commercial duty. Mechanically, this steady accumulation translates to predictable wear on consumables: brake pads and discs, tyres, drive belts, and the DSG or manual gearbox service items would all be operating within their expected service intervals. The moderate annual mileage also tends to be kinder to components like the DPF, turbochargers, and suspension linkages than very low mileage use involving short cold starts, while still being light enough to avoid the accelerated wear seen on high-mileage examples. Given the completely clean MOT history, there are no specific components flagged in the record to direct a focused inspection toward, which means a prospective buyer should focus instead on items that typically begin to require attention at this mileage point on the Kodiaq platform. During a test drive, pay close attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Kodiaq is known for premature wear of the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links around this mileage bracket. Listen for any whining or bearing rumble from the front wheels, which could point to worn wheel bearings, and check for uneven tyre wear on the inner shoulders, which often indicates rear axle alignment drift or worn rear suspension bushes before they become MOT-relevant. Steering should feel precise without excess play, and any vagueness on centre or clonking through the rack would warrant further investigation. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any judder under heavy application, which on a Kodiaq of this mileage could indicate front disc warping or uneven pad deposition, even if the MOT tester did not flag the components as past the advisory threshold. On cold mornings listen for any diesel rattle from the engine bay (if fitted with the 2.0 TDI) that persists beyond a couple of seconds, and watch the exhaust for any excessive smoke on start-up or under hard acceleration. Check the underside for any oil residue around the turbo, oil filter housing, or rear main seal, as the EA888 engines in this generation can develop minor seepages that have not yet reached the MOT failure threshold of dripping. Finally, verify that the timing belt or chain replacement interval has been observed according to Skoda's schedule, and confirm a full service history including recent DSG gearbox oil and filter changes if applicable, as this is a common omission that can lead to costly transmission repairs on these vehicles.