2019 Skoda Karoq 2.0L Diesel · P5 CLK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its MOT in August 2025 at 63,229 miles, it had failed a test just eight days prior at 63,012 miles. The failure involved a deteriorated rear drive shaft CV boot, multiple tyre defects, and an inoperative headlamp washer. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance between tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 29,363 miles in August 2022 to 63,229 miles in August 2025. This consistent usage suggests typical road driving conditions, though the progression of the front shock absorber issues indicates a gradual wear of suspension components. The slight seepage noted at 41,026 miles in 2023 evolved into reduced damping effects by the following year at 52,741 miles. A buyer must inspect the offside rear drive shaft immediately to ensure the CV boot has been replaced and the joint is intact, as a torn boot leads to rapid component failure. The recurring history of tyres wearing unevenly or reaching legal limits in 2022 and 2025 points to potential alignment issues or incorrect pressures that remain unresolved. Furthermore, the front shock absorbers should be checked for significant oil leakage, as the record shows they have been deteriorating for several years and may require replacement to maintain vehicle stability and safety.