2019 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · BA68 CVY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance record shows a developing trend regarding the front suspension. The most recent test in November 2025 at 41,864 miles passed despite reports of light oil misting on both the nearside and offside front shock absorbers. This issue was present during the December 2024 test at 38,136 miles, indicating that the seals are slowly failing but have not yet reached a terminal leak. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 10,000 miles between February 2022 and November 2023, which suggests a period of higher usage or prolonged storage. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady, covering roughly 8,400 miles between the November 2023 test and the November 2025 test. This low-mile profile can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake hardware if the car sits for extended periods without use. A buyer must physically inspect the front shock absorbers to determine if the misting has progressed to a significant leak that would necessitate immediate replacement. Because this fault has persisted across two consecutive annual tests, the suspension should be checked for signs of premature bushing wear or damping failure. Additionally, the 2022 record noted multiple tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, so attention should be paid to the current state of the tyres to ensure there are no ongoing alignment issues causing irregular wear.