2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common faults

203 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Vauxhall Cascada?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2017 Vauxhall Cascada cars passed their MOT first time, across 203 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Cascada?

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

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Cascada reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).