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GJ13 AJO

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 AJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 83,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper under trim insecure

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch trim insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 83,299 miles

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

Front Bumper under trim insecure

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch trim insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 78,775 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cords in tread area /tyre wearing low /worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 73,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 67,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,651 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,224 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 38,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,343 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 31,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front bumper under-tray and trim damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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GJ13 AJO is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ13 AJO, 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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GJ13 AJO is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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