2020 Skoda Karoq Sportlne TDI SCR 4X4 SA 2.0L Diesel · N12 DCW

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates the beginning of wear-related maintenance requirements. While the car passed its August 2025 test at 40,226 miles, the tester identified thinning rear brake pads and noted a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. These findings represent a shift from the clean records seen in previous years to a stage where mechanical components are now requiring proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-average vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. The data shows steady progression from 11,684 miles in August 2023 to 24,327 miles in July 2024, finally reaching 40,226 miles by August 2025. This consistent usage suggests regular road miles rather than long periods of stagnation, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals despite the relatively low total figure for a modern SUV. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the nearside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a significant leak that would necessitate immediate replacement. Given the advisory for thin rear brake pads, a full inspection of the braking system is necessary to ensure the discs are not scored and that the calipers are not seizing excessively. The suspension bushings and linkage should also be checked for play, as the noted shock absorber wear indicates the vehicle is entering a phase where suspension components may soon require servicing.