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AM55 LAY

2016 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Cascada35,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 LAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,876 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,928 miles

Both rear tyres stepping/out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,056 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 38,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 10,162 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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AM55 LAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 35,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM55 LAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM55 LAY registered?

AM55 LAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AM55 LAY safe to buy?

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