2017 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · WF67 XSM

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend despite emerging signs of minor component wear. The most recent test conducted in May 2026 at 93,611 miles passed with an advisory for light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber. While this does not constitute a failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will require monitoring to prevent a total leak and subsequent loss of damping efficiency. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical family-use vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. The data shows a steady increase in usage, notably the 15,863 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 16,633 miles between May 2025 and 2026. This regular accumulation suggests the car is used frequently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber components and moving mechanical parts that prevent dry rot or seizing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the nearside front suspension to determine if the oil misting is progressing. Given the 2025 advisory regarding a windscreen chip on the offside front, the glass should be checked for cracks that may have spread due to road vibrations or temperature changes. The 2022 advisory for perishing tyre rubber suggests previous owners may have occasionally neglected age-related rubber degradation, so the current set of tyres must be thoroughly inspected for sidewall cracking regardless of the remaining tread depth.