2022 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · DU22 BVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in suspension and braking components. While it passed its most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 35,183 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The requirement to replace the offside front shock absorber and address worn suspension arm bushes and thin brake pads indicates that components were only addressed once they reached a point of legal failure rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the February 2025 test at 28,108 miles and the March 2026 test at 35,183 miles, the car covered over 7,000 miles. This rate of use explains the rapid progression of the offside front shock absorber, which moved from light misting in 2025 to a serious fluid leak by early 2026. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to ensure the repairs made in March 2026 were comprehensive. The record flagged offside front suspension arm bushes as both worn and excessively worn within a short window, suggesting potential degradation across the front axle. You should also verify the rear braking system, as the tester noted excessively fluctuating brakes and thin pads in March 2026, which indicates the discs may have been scored or worn thin, potentially requiring replacement alongside the pads.