2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · J3 URR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a persistent trend of suspension wear and alignment issues. The most recent test in September 2025 at 95,210 miles flagged front shock absorbers with light oil misting and front tyres reaching the legal limit. While the car passed, the recurrence of the shock absorber advisories across 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates these components are nearing the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 47,582 miles and the September 2025 test at 95,210 miles, the car covered 47,628 miles in three years. This steady accumulation suggests regular use which explains the gradual wear on consumables like brakes and tyres. There are no significant gaps in testing records to suggest long periods of inactivity or neglect. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension geometry and checking if the misting shock absorbers have progressed to active leaks. The history of inner-edge tyre wear and distortion in 2021 and 2023 suggests a recurring alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that has not been fully rectified. Additionally, the front brake discs, noted as lipped and worn in 2022, require a physical measurement to ensure the thickness remains within safe limits given the 47,000 miles driven since that entry.