2021 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · YC21 VRE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing rubber-related defects. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 20,797 miles passed, it resulted in multiple advisories regarding tyre perishing and sidew damage across three corners. This follows a failure in April 2025 where nearside rear tyre showed exposed cords, indicating that the tyres are reaching the end of their structural life despite low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,160 miles per year. The record shows consistent growth from 9,628 miles in April 2024 to 14,421 miles in April 2025, finally reaching 20,797 miles by 2026. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it explains the degradation of perishable components like tyres and seals, as seen in the more recent MOT results. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly, specifically the nearside front shock absorber which showed external casing damage during the 2025 tests. A physical check should confirm there are no fluid leaks emanating from the damper that would indicate a seal failure. Furthermore, the entire set of tyres requires immediate replacement as the tester flagged cracking and perishing across multiple tyres, which suggests the rubber has has brittle due to age and inactivity rather than tread wear.