SKODA KAROQ2022 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a minor progression in suspension-related wear. The most recent test on March 24, 2026, at 19,178 miles identified a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure, it indicates that rubber components are beginning to age or de-laminate prematurely despite the vehicle's low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between the March 2025 test at 16,399 miles and the March 2026 test, the car covered only 2,779 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle has not faced heavy long-distance stress, but low-mileage cars can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber seals and bushings if the car sits for extended periods between drives. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The 2025 record noted light oil misting on both nearside and offside front shock absorbers, and the 2026 test flagged the worn arm bush. An inspector should verify if the shock absorber leaking has progressed into an active leak and check if the bush has developed significant play that requires immediate replacement. Checking the integrity of the remaining suspension arm joints is also advisable to ensure the wear is not uniform across the front axle.