2020 Skoda Karoq 1.0L Petrol · GL20 RHU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a stable trend of deteriorating front-end components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 56,479 miles confirmed continued oil misting on both the nearside and offside front shock absorbers. This issue has persisted unchanged since the July 2024 and 2023 tests, indicating that while the dampers are not yet failing, they are past their optimal condition. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 33,944 miles and July 2024 at 46,300 miles, the car covered 12,356 miles, followed by another 10,179 miles in the subsequent year. This steady usage suggests regular driving rather than long periods, which explains the gradual wear on rubber components and hydraulic seals noted in the record. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension and braking de-rating units. The record flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes in both 2023 and 2024, and these did not appear as advisories in 2025, suggesting they may have been replaced or have not yet reached the tester's threshold for movement. However, since rear brake pads were noted as thin in 2023, the current thickness of the pads must be verified to ensure they were serviced since then. The recurring misting shock absorbers should be monitored for increased leakage, which will eventually lead to a failure once the internal damping is compromised.