2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · GD17 AZO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and braking. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 66,308 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just one day prior due to a fractured rear coil spring and exposed cords on the front tyres. Although these critical faults were addressed, the recurring presence of weeping front shock absorbers suggests that components are only replaced when they fail inspection rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Records show a steady progression from 43,441 miles in November 2022 to 66,308 miles in November 2025. This low-to-average usage often explains the degradation of rubber-based components, as seen with the perishing tyres noted in 2022 and the structural failure of the rear coil spring in 2025, despite the relatively low total mileage. A buyer must scrutinise the front shock absorbers, as they have been flagged for oil misting consistently since November 2022 at 43,441 miles. This persistent leak indicates the seals are failing and likely nearing total collapse. Furthermore, the 2025 record identified pitted and scored rear brake discs alongside thin pads. The buyer should verify that the entire rear brake assembly was serviced rather than just the pads, as replacing pads alone will not rectify the existing disc corrosion. The underbody requires close attention for corrosion. The tester noted offside rear coil spring corrosion in late 2025 before it fractured the following year. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of structural component failure, a physical inspection of the suspension mounting points and the integrity of the rear underbody covers is necessary to ensure that rust is not progressing beyond surface level.