2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common faults

707 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 707 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    42 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    20 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Washers: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Lights & electrics8.9%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%

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 2014 Vauxhall Cascada?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2014 Vauxhall Cascada cars passed their MOT first time, across 707 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Cascada reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).