2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · DG69 LMK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on August 28, 2025, at 80,127 miles flagged misting on nearside front shock absorbers and both front tyres reaching the legal limit. While the car passed, the persistence of the shock absorber leak dating back to 2023 suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a point of failure or trigger an advisory. The mileage progression is consistent with a typical UK road-use pattern, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 23,921 miles between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, during which the vehicle underwent heavy wear on its consumable items. The failure in August 2023 at 32,604 miles indicates that the previous owner neglected basic safety checks, as the vehicle presented a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyre-related structural failures. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the recurring misting on shock absorbers can lead to uneven tyre wear and imminent component failure. The history of uneven tyre wear and edge damage across multiple years suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes not yet corrected. Furthermore, since the brake pads were noted as thin at 56,206 miles in 2024 and 24,000 miles have passed since then, the current hardware likely nears the end of its functional life and requires immediate measurement.