2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common faults

558 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Washers: not working1.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.8%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Lights & electrics3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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 2015 Vauxhall Cascada?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2015 Vauxhall Cascada cars passed their MOT first time, across 558 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Cascada?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Cascada reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).