2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common faults

516 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 516 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    26 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.0%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.4%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Tyres6.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  5. Lights & electrics3.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%

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 2016 Vauxhall Cascada?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2016 Vauxhall Cascada cars passed their MOT first time, across 516 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 suspension.

Is the 2016 Vauxhall Cascada reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).