2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · GN67 WRW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 18, 2025 at 63,111 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The 2025 failure revealed multiple simultaneous issues across the suspension and braking systems, including worn pads and perished anti-roll bar boots. While the car passed the re-test, the frequency of these defects suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once they triggered an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a gap of 12,588 miles between the July 2023 test at 38,754 miles and the June 2024 test at 51,342 miles, followed by another 11,769 miles in the final year. This steady accumulation indicates the car has not sat for long periods, which generally helps the integrity of rubber components and seals despite the relatively low age-related mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and dampers. The 2024 failure flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber and misting on the offside, which often indicates the components are nearing the end of their functional life. The recurring issues with uneven tyre wear and structural tyre damage in both 2024 and 2025 suggest potential alignment problems or worn suspension bushes that are scrubbing the tyres out prematurely. Given that the brake pads were flagged as thin in June 2025, the current thickness of the material should be verified to ensure they were actually replaced after the last test.