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BG13 GMU

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills has slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 43,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills has slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,680 miles

Nearside Body seal damaged nearside centre.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,576 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,356 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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BG13 GMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 GMU, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG13 GMU registered?

BG13 GMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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