It doesnt matter for a test but you lose control of your vehicle youll be glad if the car handles as evenly as possible, you dont have to rush to fix it but when do you know when youll need it. very impressed you noticed and cared enough to ask.
What are the rules regarding shock absorbers. I have bought a car that has one gas and one oil damper fitted to the front. I plan to change both to gas however the test is due before I will have time to do so. Neither of the shocks leak.