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Vauxhall Cascada reliability by build year

Coverage 2013-20191 named generationConvertiblePETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 105 MOT tests for Vauxhall Cascadas built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Vauxhall Cascada built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Vauxhall Cascadas built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Vauxhall Cascada by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Vauxhall Cascada's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates rose, then fell back. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Cascada's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Cascada Mk1

Mk1 (2013-2019)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

15.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 9.6% and 23.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 105 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Vauxhall Cascada.

See every build year for the Vauxhall Cascada

By age

Vauxhall Cascada fail rate by age

This chart combines every Vauxhall Cascada ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
10515.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
42620.9%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
66020.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
74620.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
93220.6%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
53622.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Vauxhall Cascadas

These issues come from 7-year-old Vauxhall Cascadas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.1%
    Advisory: 35Fail: 1 (3% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    8.6%
    Advisory: 11Fail: 1 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.6%
    Advisory: 12Fail: 1 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    7.6%
    Advisory: 1Fail: 12 (92% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    4.8%
    Advisory: 5Fail: 1 (17% of the times it was found)

Based on 105 MOT tests on 7-year-old Vauxhall Cascadas, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both Vauxhall Cascada recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Vauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag - Takata
  • Software issue with hill start assist feature

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche Boxster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.9%

    Lower fail rate: 7.3%, against 15.2% for the Vauxhall Cascada, both built around 2018.

    1,067 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz Slc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%

    Lower fail rate: 12.7%, against 15.2% for the Vauxhall Cascada, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,558 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.6%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    Lower fail rate: 9.8%, against 15.2% for the Vauxhall Cascada, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,934 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Vauxhall Cascada across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 105 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Vauxhall Cascada ever sold: 3,405 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 105 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.