Power steering leak

[Kevza]

 I recently took ownership of an Octavia Mk1, Full mot on it, with a few advisories. The one that concerns me is the power steering, (Steering rack has a slight leak of oil at n/s). I am clueless with cars tbh, and as my anxiety is in full swing, I though i'd ask if this is a common thing, or should I be worried? 

 

I intend to go back in tomorrow to the lad that sold me the car and ask about it. 

 

Cheers

[Tech1e]

They quite often leak from the PAS pipe on the n/s of the rack. Usually from the swaged joint on the pipe where is goes from a rubber hose to the metal pipe. Needs looking at, I'd change it as it will only get worse.

[Kevza]

They quite often leak from the PAS pipe on the n/s of the rack. Usually from the swaged joint on the pipe where is goes from a rubber hose to the metal pipe. Needs looking at, I'd change it as it will only get worse.

Thanks for reply.

 

Change the pipe, or the full rack? 

[Tech1e]

If the pipe is leaking, just the pipe

[Kevza]

Thanks. Told you i'm clueless lol