The video shows that over four years, the first and only owner of the Kodiaq drove it 506,484 km. On average, that's about 120,000 km per year. Such a serious mileage is explained by the nature of the owner's work — he regularly has to travel between Russian cities, sometimes covering over 1,000 km a day.
The man bought his Kodiaq in the same 2017. This is the Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 version — such a crossover is equipped with a two-liter turbodiesel producing 150 hp, all-wheel drive, and a seven-speed robotic DSG gearbox. How did this Kodiaq manage to resist Russian roads for so long? Build quality played a significant role: although Skoda has its own plant in Russia, this particular example came off the assembly line in the Czech Republic. The reason is that the owner bought the car almost immediately after the model's premiere — at that time, the company had just started production of the new model at its main plant in Mlada Boleslav.
Over half a million kilometers, the car required only minor repair interventions, which is quite expected at such figures. At the 250,000 km mark, the flywheel was replaced, and around the same time, the wheel hubs. Also, a new diesel particulate filter pressure sensor had to be installed (the owner noted that it was an inexpensive and simple operation), although the DPF filter itself never caused any trouble. The shock absorbers showed impressive durability — their first and so far only replacement was done at 400,000 km.
The spark plugs were changed only four times over the entire service life — also a very decent result. The owner emphasized that in cold regions, the diesel never let him down.
The car's body and interior have also survived well. There are only minor flaws like squeaky door handles in the cabin and a slightly scratched dashboard. The driver's seat shows moderate signs of wear.
Otherwise, the owner is satisfied with the car and affectionately calls it his "teddy bear." He notes that many people are skeptical of him — saying he overpaid for his Skoda when he bought it new. However, the owner is confident that the Czech brand is underestimated in Russia. His next car will be the sporty Skoda Kodiaq RS crossover. Previously, the man had Skodas — four Superbs in total, one of which still serves as the family car.
