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BG13 HDJ

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,076 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,417 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,283 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front pads 4mm approx

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on tread and heavily worn on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm on tread and heavily worn on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

service brake travel on - advise re work

various service codes on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,599 miles

front discs lipped and slight corrosion on faces

Fail 8 Dec 2022 83,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped and slight corrosion on faces

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,026 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps slight condensation on inner lens

service light on

Fail 13 Dec 2021 75,025 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps slight condensation on inner lens

service light on

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 71,532 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,539 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 51,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,233 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 HDJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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