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DS13 PDV

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Bronze Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 PDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,301 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 117,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2024 117,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2023 112,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 99,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,518 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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DS13 PDV is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Bronze with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS13 PDV, 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 DS13 PDV registered?

DS13 PDV is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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