2013 Vauxhall Cascada MOT pass rate: 76.9% (2,310 tests)
Is the 2013 Cascada getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.8% +1.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.9% +5.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.1% +3.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Cascada
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 261 | 25.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 217 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Brakes | 213 | 20.8% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 142 | 13.9% |
| 5 | Visibility | 68 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 58 | 5.7% |
All Cascada years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 2,310 | 76.9% | +3.6 pts | 69,383 |
| 2014 | 2,089 | 77.9% | +2.1 pts | 61,540 |
| 2015 | 1,668 | 79.8% | +1.1 pts | 52,777 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 76.9% of their MOT tests (2,310 tests, 2023–2025), +3.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 69,383 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Cascada?
The median tested example shows 69,383 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 Cascada?
In this cohort petrols pass 80.0% of tests against 74.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.