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Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate and common problems

79.6% of Vauxhall Cascadas passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,822 first tests): 76.1% at the first attempt and 3.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 15% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 85.1 (95% CI 79.6–90.8; 100 = normal).

Vauxhall Cascada at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate79.6%incl. 3.5% fixed at the test centre20242822
Passed at the first attempt76.1%all first tests20242822
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 79.6–90.8)85.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 307 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242822
Biggest excess: Suspension9.5per 1007.9 same-age2019–202416942
Dangerous defects9.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202416942
Advisory items85.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202416942
strip · Vauxhall Cascada · MOT Risk Index · 85.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Cascada. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 307 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 255 and 357 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Cascada index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank307of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242822
Best rank within its 95% interval255rankother models held where they are20242822
Worst rank within its 95% interval357rankother models held where they are20242822

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 83.0 to 85.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Vauxhall Cascada MOT, and how often?

Vauxhall Cascada MOTs fail most often on suspension: 9.5 per 100 tests, against 7.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 16,942).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Suspension · 9.5 vs 7.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension9.5per 1007.92019–20241614
Tyres7.8per 1008.22019–20241320
Brakes6.3per 1006.82019–20241068
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.1per 1008.72019–2024687
Visibility4per 1006.12019–2024679
Noise, emissions and leaks1.3per 1001.72019–2024220

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 16,942 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Vauxhall Cascada compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Vauxhall Cascada is suspension at age 6: 8.2 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 2,869).

bullet · Vauxhall Cascada · Tyres, age 3 · 3.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.8 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.5 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.9 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.8per 1004.22019–2024825
Brakes, age 32.8per 1001.82019–2024825
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–2024825
Tyres, age 43.5per 1004.52019–20241362
Brakes, age 43.2per 1002.42019–20241362
Suspension, age 42.9per 1001.22019–20241362
Tyres, age 54.7per 1005.12019–20242088
Brakes, age 54.5per 1003.12019–20242088
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 56.4per 1002.22019–20242088
Tyres, age 65.7per 1005.52019–20242869
Brakes, age 64.6per 1003.82019–20242869
Suspension, age 68.2per 1003.72019–20242869
Tyres, age 76.0per 1006.02019–20242808
Brakes, age 74.5per 1004.52019–20242808
Suspension, age 79.9per 1005.72019–20242808
Tyres, age 85.7per 1006.32019–20242616
Brakes, age 84.8per 1005.42019–20242616
Suspension, age 89.7per 1007.82019–20242616

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Cascada's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Vauxhall Cascada advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 8.9% of the time.

funnel · Vauxhall Cascada · Tyres · 8.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 8.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8.9% next failmedian model2019–20243265
Brakes8.9% next failmedian model2019–20242385
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024751

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Vauxhall Cascada got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Vauxhall Cascada MOTs flag tyres most: 41.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 16,942).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Tyres · 41.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres41.3per 10039.72019–20246996
Brakes27.3per 10034.72019–20244631
Non-component advisories5.9per 1007.82019–20241007
Suspension5.4per 10026.22019–2024916
Noise, emissions and leaks3.3per 1005.22019–2024551
Identification of the vehicle0.9per 1002.52019–2024145

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 16,942 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Cascada?

For Vauxhall Cascadas aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 9.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,237).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 451 cars) · 2.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 451 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024451
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 451 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024451
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 451 cars)1.1% next fail2019–2024451
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 451 cars)1.1% next fail2019–2024451
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024134
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024134
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024134
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20243041
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20243041
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243041
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243041
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20243041
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243041
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243041
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243041
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20241390
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20241390
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20241390
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20241390
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20241390
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241390
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241390
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–2024941
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–2024941
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–2024941
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–2024941
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–2024941
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–2024941
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–2024941
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–2024941
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20243237
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20243237
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20243237
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20243237
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20243237
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243237
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243237
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243237
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243237
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243237
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20241808
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20241808
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20241808
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241808
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20241808
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241808
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241808
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241808
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241808
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241808
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20241580
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20241580
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20241580
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20241580
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241580
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20241580
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241580
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241580
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241580
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–2024606
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–2024606
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–2024606
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024606
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–2024606
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024606
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024606
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024606
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024420
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024420
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024420
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024420
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024420
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024420
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 420 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024420
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)9.1% next fail2019–2024439
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)9.1% next fail2019–2024439
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)8.4% next fail2019–2024439
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024439
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024439
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024439
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 439 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Vauxhall Cascada get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Vauxhall Cascada gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 21.6 major and 3.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Vauxhall Cascada · Dangerous defects · 9.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.7per 10011.22019–202416942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 16,942 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Cascada still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Vauxhall Cascada go from 14.6% at age 6 (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 7.2–27.2%) to 24.8% at age 11, against 33.2% for all cars aged 11 (2024, n = 2,822).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 6 (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 7.2–27.2%) · 14.6 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6 (rough estim: 14.6. Age 11: 24.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 7.2–27.2%)14.6% failed first time17.5202448
Age 7 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 15.6–26.7%)20.6% failed first time20.22024204
Age 820.9% failed first time23.32024517
Age 922.4% failed first time26.52024563
Age 1027.9% failed first time30.12024710
Age 1124.8% failed first time33.22024779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Vauxhall Cascada compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 5 of 9 ages shown, Vauxhall Cascadas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail less often: 24.8% against 33.5% (2024, n = 779).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 3 · 10.3 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 10.3. Age 11: 24.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.3% fail11.72024825
Age 413.6% fail13.320241362
Age 518.8% fail15.120242088
Age 621.4% fail17.320242869
Age 723.4% fail20.120242808
Age 823.6% fail23.220242616
Age 925.2% fail26.720242080
Age 1027.8% fail30.020241505
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1124.8% fail33.52024779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Cascada years should I avoid?

The Vauxhall Cascada build year that fails most for its age is 2014: index 107.7 (95% CI 101.3–114.1) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,317).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Build year 2013 · 100.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2013100.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244803
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)107.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244317
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 3,453 tests, 95% interval 92.1–106.7)99.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243453
Build year 2016 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,089 tests, 95% interval 81.3–96.7)89index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243089
Build year 2017 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,073 tests, 95% interval 73.3–99.9)86.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241073

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Cascada MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Cascada MOT: about £42 (up to about £80 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,822).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Expected repair bill · 41.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill41.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2822
Estimated range lower41.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2822
Estimated range upper79.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2822
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)17.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2822
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)9.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2822
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue2822
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)5.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2822
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer2.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue2822

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Cascada more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Cascada and 4 as often or more. The Vauxhall Cascada has an MOT Risk Index of 85.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,822).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Vauxhall Cascada (this model) · 85.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Cascada (this model)85.1index100 = normal20242822
Honda Stepwagon77.8index85.120243089
Nissan Serena77.7index85.120242527
MG MGF87index85.120245696
Alfa Romeo Giulia86.5index85.120246777
Subaru XV83.5index85.120246682
Alfa Romeo Spider75.4index85.120243251
SEAT Exeo93.9index85.120244823
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Alfa Romeo GT99.2index85.120242798

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Cascada normally do?

At age 8, the median Vauxhall Cascada had covered 45,274 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 33,179 to 59,210 miles (2024, n = 517).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 6 median (rough estimate) · 30065 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median (roug: 30065. Age 11 P75: 91526. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)30065miles202448
Age 7 median (rough estimate)38780miles2024204
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)27330miles2024204
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)51615miles2024204
Age 8 median45274miles2024517
Age 8 P2533179miles2024517
Age 8 P7559210miles2024517
Age 9 median53674miles2024563
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 P2537722miles2024563
Age 9 P7572302miles2024563
Age 10 median61746miles2024710
Age 10 P2545595miles2024710
Age 10 P7581237miles2024710
Age 11 median70226miles2024779
Age 11 P2551501miles2024779
Age 11 P7591526miles2024779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Cascada MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 21.6% of Vauxhall Cascadas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 34.1% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 404). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 15.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles15.9% failed first time2024511
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles21.7% failed first time2024584
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 24.1–37.2%)30.3% failed first time2024185
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 16.7–27.5%)21.6% failed first time2024222
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles24.2% failed first time2024604
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 23.8–32.1%)27.8% failed first time2024443
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 27.6–41.2%)34.1% failed first time2024182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Cascada last?

4.3% of Vauxhall Cascadas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 735).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · 100,000 miles · 4.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 4.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles4.3% of tested cars2024735
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%)0.4% of tested cars202460
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20241

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Cascada driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Cascada index is 100.4, against 92.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,822).

slope · Vauxhall Cascada · Age and mileage adjusted index · 100.4 vs 92.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 92.2 vs 100.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index100.4index92.22019–20242822

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Cascada fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Vauxhall Cascadas before allowing for age: 24.6% against 23.2% fail first time.

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Petrol · 23.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol23.2% fail first timeother fuels20241399
Diesel24.6% fail first timeother fuels20241423

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Cascada engine is best?

For its age, the best Vauxhall Cascada engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 95.8, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 107.3, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 2,822).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,906 tests, 95% interval 71.5–87.4) · 79.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,906 tests, 95% interval 71.5–87.4)79.1index vs model norm100 = model average20241906
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre95.8index vs model norm100 = model average20246398
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre107.3index vs model norm100 = model average20248637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Cascada fail its MOT most?

Vauxhall Cascada fails first-time MOTs most in Glasgow (G): 33.9% against 21.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 183).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 27.4–41.0%) · 33.9 vs 23.9 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 27.4–41.0%)33.9% fail first time23.92024183
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 26.3–35.5%)30.7% fail first time23.92024381
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 23.0–38.9%)30.4% fail first time23.92024125
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 9.1–18.0%)12.9% fail first time23.92024217
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 8.7–21.8%)14.0% fail first time23.92024107
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 9.1–21.7%)14.3% fail first time23.92024119
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 23.0–37.5%)29.7% fail first time23.92024148
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 21.9–36.6%)28.7% fail first time23.92024143
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 22.3–33.1%)27.4% fail first time23.92024263
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 20.6–35.3%)27.3% fail first time23.92024139
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 20.7–33.1%)26.4% fail first time23.92024193
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 19.2–34.9%)26.3% fail first time23.92024118
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 21.8–31.2%)26.2% fail first time23.92024332
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 18.8–35.2%)26.2% fail first time23.92024107
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 20.3–31.6%)25.6% fail first time23.92024227
York (YO) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 18.3–32.7%)24.8% fail first time23.92024137
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 18.6–30.1%)23.9% fail first time23.92024209
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 18.9–29.5%)23.8% fail first time23.92024248
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 19.0–29.0%)23.6% fail first time23.92024275
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 18.5–29.5%)23.6% fail first time23.92024225
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 17.2–31.3%)23.5% fail first time23.92024136
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 18.5–28.9%)23.3% fail first time23.92024249
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 490 tests, 95% interval 19.7–27.2%)23.3% fail first time23.92024490
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 17.9–28.9%)23.0% fail first time23.92024222
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 18.4–27.9%)22.8% fail first time23.92024298
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 16.9–29.3%)22.5% fail first time23.92024173
Nottingham (NG)22.4% fail first time23.92024528
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 17.5–27.4%)22.1% fail first time23.92024272
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.2%)21.9% fail first time23.92024192
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 16.1–28.7%)21.7% fail first time23.92024161
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 17.3–26.9%)21.7% fail first time23.92024281
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 14.9–30.5%)21.7% fail first time23.92024106
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 16.2–28.2%)21.6% fail first time23.92024176
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 15.2–29.2%)21.4% fail first time23.92024131
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 16.0–27.8%)21.3% fail first time23.92024183
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 16.7–26.4%)21.2% fail first time23.92024274
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 16.2–27.1%)21.1% fail first time23.92024213
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 14.3–29.7%)20.9% fail first time23.92024105
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 14.8–28.3%)20.7% fail first time23.92024135
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 17.1–24.6%)20.6% fail first time23.92024446
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 15.8–26.0%)20.4% fail first time23.92024240
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 14.1–27.9%)20.2% fail first time23.92024129
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 14.7–26.6%)20% fail first time23.92024170
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 14.1–27.2%)19.9% fail first time23.92024141
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 16.0–24.1%)19.7% fail first time23.92024365
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 15.3–24.8%)19.6% fail first time23.92024270
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 15.1–25.1%)19.6% fail first time23.92024240
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 13.9–26.8%)19.6% fail first time23.92024143
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 13.2–27.7%)19.5% fail first time23.92024113
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 14.1–25.9%)19.3% fail first time23.92024171
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 14.9–23.4%)18.8% fail first time23.92024325
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 15.1–22.9%)18.7% fail first time23.92024375
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 12.8–25.5%)18.3% fail first time23.92024142
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 13.6–23.8%)18.2% fail first time23.92024220
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 13.6–23.4%)18.0% fail first time23.92024239
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 14.0–22.4%)17.8% fail first time23.92024320
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 12.0–25.0%)17.6% fail first time23.92024131
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 11.4–25.9%)17.5% fail first time23.92024103
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 12.4–24.0%)17.5% fail first time23.92024166
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 13.4–21.3%)17.0% fail first time23.92024342
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 11.5–23.8%)16.8% fail first time23.92024143
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 12.2–20.9%)16.1% fail first time23.92024273
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 11.9–21.1%)16.0% fail first time23.92024244
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 10.5–23.2%)15.9% fail first time23.92024126
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 10.4–22.2%)15.4% fail first time23.92024143

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Vauxhall Cascada rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Vauxhall Cascada MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.09% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,821).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Vauxhall Cascada · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2821

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Vauxhall Cascada ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 62.1% of Vauxhall Cascadas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Vauxhall Cascada · Likely compliant · 62.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant62.1% estimate20242822

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Cascada?

Of failed Vauxhall Cascada MOTs, 51.4% were retested the same day and a further 46.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 2,905).

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Same-day retest · 51.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest51.4%failed initial tests2019–20242905
Retest within 10 days46.5%failed initial tests2019–20242905
Clean MOT streak51.0%observed chains2019–20242850
Repeat advisory24.8%observed chains2019–20242850
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242881

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Vauxhall Cascada?

Vauxhall Cascadas aged 6 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 16.2% of tests, against 28.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,566).

bullet · Vauxhall Cascada · Low-use first-time failure · 16.2 vs 28.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 16.2 vs 28.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure16.2%28.52019–20242566
Low-use gap-12.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242566

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Vauxhall Cascada likely to last?

Vauxhall Cascadas aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.0 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 11, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 5 · 5.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 55.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 11)2.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 11)1years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Cascadas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Vauxhall Cascadas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 37 were tested at age 11 (2024, n = 779).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · Age 3 · 39.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 39.2. Age 11: 37. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 339.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024825
Age 464.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241362
Age 599.1% of age 4–6 baseline20242088
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242869
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242808
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242616
Age 998.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242080
Age 1071.5% of age 4–6 baseline20241505
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137% of age 4–6 baseline2024779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Vauxhall Cascada fails, does it fail again?

24% of Vauxhall Cascadas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 21.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 633). The failure most likely to come back is suspension: 11.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Vauxhall Cascada · Repeat after fail · 24 vs 21.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 24 vs 21.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail24%21.12019–2024633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Cascada faults come together?

On Vauxhall Cascadas, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 18.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 31).

Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 12.3–25.6)18.1liftexpected joint rate202431
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.7)4.6liftexpected joint rate202426
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.1)4.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.1)4.2liftexpected joint rate202428
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202443
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.0)3.9liftexpected joint rate202466
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024159
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202478
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate202491
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.7)2.9liftexpected joint rate202478
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202492
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.0)2.9liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024106
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5)2.6liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024156
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024109
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024161
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Vauxhall Cascada had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Cascada; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched2campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register2822

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Vauxhall Cascada cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Vauxhall Cascadas tested at age 7, about 21 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 28 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 15.6–26.7%)20.6% fail first time2024204
Age 8 (rough estimate: 517 tests, 95% interval 17.6–24.6%)20.9% fail first time2024517
Age 9 (rough estimate: 563 tests, 95% interval 19.1–26.0%)22.4% fail first time2024563
Age 10 (rough estimate: 710 tests, 95% interval 24.7–31.3%)27.9% fail first time2024710
Age 11 (rough estimate: 779 tests, 95% interval 21.9–27.9%)24.8% fail first time2024779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Vauxhall Cascada fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, where it is sold as the Opel Cascada, 33.0% of Opel Cascadas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 855 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Vauxhall Cascada also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Vauxhall Cascada · Netherlands (as the Opel Cascada) · 33 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands (as the Opel Cascada): 33 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands (as the Opel Cascada)33% failed50.82024 by country855

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Vauxhall Cascada MOT matter?

Vauxhall Cascadas fail first time most in May (22.9%, against 28.8% for all cars that month) and least in April (19.9%) (2024, n = 2,822).

line · Vauxhall Cascada · January · 22.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 22.3. December: 21.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Cascada: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January22.3% fail first time31.120241173
February21.5% fail first time30.020241377
March22.4% fail first time28.320241830
April19.9% fail first time29.820241100
May22.9% fail first time28.820241349
June22.2% fail first time28.120241614
July20.4% fail first time29.320241611
August21.7% fail first time29.220241584
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September21.3% fail first time28.220241698
October22.5% fail first time30.320241518
November22.4% fail first time30.620241197
December21.6% fail first time29.32024891

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Vauxhall Cascada? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 2,822 initial Vauxhall Cascada tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,822 initial Vauxhall Cascada tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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MOT Risk Index (2026). Vauxhall Cascada MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/vauxhall-cascada/

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What is the Vauxhall Cascada first-time MOT pass rate?

76.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,822 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,822 primary tests: 23.88% failed first time and 79.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 85.1 is shown separately.