If you don't see fluid on the strut and the car bounces less than three times when unloaded (PA inspection test, don't ask... LOL), then I think you are ok. I hear a slight noise when going over bumps, but I have attributed this to 21,000 miles of normal wear and eventual chassis noises. If you had a bad strut, I think you would REALLY know. Your ride quality would suffer. Your tire would have a weird, uneven wear pattern, particularly since it is on a drive wheel (not the usual underinflated edge wear either).
Scott
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