2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common faults

771 MOT tests in 2024. 75.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time75.2%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 771 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    20 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.2%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada?

In 2024, 75.2% of 2013 Vauxhall Cascada cars passed their MOT first time, across 771 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Cascada reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).