Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Cascadas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 2,763 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 2,551 Vauxhall Cascadas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 103 declared off the road (SORN). That is 7.2% fewer than the peak of 2,749 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 771 |
| 2014 | 1,471 |
| 2015 | 2,011 |
| 2016 | 2,531 |
| 2017 | 2,675 |
| 2018 | 2,731 |
| 2019 | 2,749 |
| 2020 | 2,745 |
| 2021 | 2,716 |
| 2022 | 2,686 |
| 2023 | 2,624 |
| 2024 | 2,598 |
| 2025 | 2,568 |
| 2026 | 2,551 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 73.9% of Vauxhall Cascada MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Cascadas tested pass 70.6% of the time, so the Vauxhall Cascada does better than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Cascada | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 74.0% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 73.7% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT, appearing on 37.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.1% of Vauxhall Cascada tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.2% |
| Tyres | 23.3% |
| Brakes | 22.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.7% |
| Visibility | 13.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.3% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 33.1% of 720 failed tests. 49.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 33.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 13.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.9% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 5.1% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 4.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.3% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 4.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 6.6% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 5.4% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 3.2% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Vauxhall Cascada, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (72.3% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (73.0%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 751 | 72.3% |
| 2014 | 699 | 688 | 74.6% |
| 2015 | 542 | 546 | 75.4% |
| 2016 | 508 | 487 | 73.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Cascada covers 5,270 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 5,345 |
| 11–14 years | 5,246 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Cascadas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 819 in 2013. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 819 |
| ’14 | 740 |
| ’15 | 583 |
| ’16 | 511 |
| ’17 | 209 |
| ’18 | 51 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 2,619 Vauxhall Cascadas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 50.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 37.9% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 56.3% in 2014 to 50.4%. Diesels made up 56.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 50.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 1,320 licensed | 50.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 993 licensed | 37.9% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 306 licensed | 11.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 1,320 | 50.4% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 993 | 37.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 306 | 11.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56.3% | 35.8% | 7.9% |
| 2015 | 55.8% | 34.0% | 10.2% |
| 2016 | 53.1% | 36.1% | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 51.0% | 37.6% | 11.4% |
| 2018 | 51.2% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| 2019 | 50.8% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| 2020 | 50.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | 50.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 50.4% | 38.1% | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 50.4% | 38.1% | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 50.3% | 38.0% | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 50.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56.3% | 43.7% |
| 2015 | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| 2016 | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| 2017 | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| 2018 | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| 2019 | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| 2020 | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| 2021 | 50.7% | 49.3% |
| 2022 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| 2023 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| 2024 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2025 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Cascada from 2013 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2013 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 37.2 to 57.6 mpg, with CO2 of 129 to 176 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 43.5–44.8 | 148–149 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6b | 10 |
| 1.6 petrol | 37.2–42.2 | 158–176 | 2014–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6b | 7 |
| 1.6 diesel | 39.2 | 169 | 2014–2015 | Euro 5 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 45.6–57.6 | 129–164 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6b | 19 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Cascada since 1992, the first in 2019. The most recent was launched on 1 December 2025.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Cascada. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Cascada | 2,551 | −1.6% | 103 | 522 | Diesel |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,654 Cascada records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 2,763 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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