2020 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · AV70 BWH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 68,166 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The transition from a failure to a pass shows that the owner addressed critical safety issues, specifically regarding the tyres, but the persistence of multiple advisories regarding brakes and suspension suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to the service schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. The car progressed from 36,196 miles in September 2023 to 53,555 miles by September 2024, and then another 14,611 miles leading into the September 2025 test. This steady accumulation confirms the vehicle has not been sitting for long periods, which explains the accelerated wear seen on consumable components like brake pads and tyres noted in the 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2025 test flagged thin front brake pads and worn discs, alongside worn rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms. Although these did not cause a failure, they indicate that components are nearing the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the light misting on the nearside front shock absorber suggests a beginning seal leak that will eventually require replacement if the condition continues to deteriorate. The September 2025 failure due to four tyres with exposed cords and structural bulges highlights a serious lapse in basic vehicle safety checks. While these were presumably replaced to achieve the pass, the buyer should verify that the current set of tyres is of adequate quality and sufficient tread depth. The defective offside rear fog lamp lens remains a minor advisory that should also be addressed to ensure full compliance in the next inspection.