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HLZ 2538

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 2538
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 128,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 158,067 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 124,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,525 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,444 miles

Front back plates insecure

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 149,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front back plates insecure

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,938 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 132,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 90,932 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres cracking on (inner) edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on (outer) edge

Pass 24 Oct 2020 124,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,764 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Non Runflat tyre fitted to N/S/F

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,017 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,633 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,576 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,756 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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HLZ 2538 is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HLZ 2538, 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 HLZ 2538 registered?

HLZ 2538 is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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