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2014 VAUXHALL CASCADA2.0L Diesel

DBZ 5356

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Considering this 2014 VAUXHALL CASCADA? It's a Diesel with a 1956cc engine showing 96,029 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

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Expires 11/07/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
1956cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2014 Vauxhall Cascada presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 96,029 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 4 July 2024 at 88,384 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two annual examinations without advisories or faults. Mileage has accumulated in a typical, linear fashion for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 69,846 miles at the 29 June 2022 test, rising to 79,470 by 5 July 2023, then 88,384 at the 4 July 2024 examination, and 96,029 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse but clean across all five entries, showing only a failed test on 4 July 2024 at 88,382 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed the same day by a pass at 88,384 miles, which suggests an administrative or clerical rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and mileage, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity flags in the record is favourable, yet underside rust and exhaust condition warrant a ramp check before purchase. Given the fault-free history and consistent use, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The same-day fail-and-pass in July 2024 without recorded defects implies no neglected consumables such as tyres or wiper blades surfaced across the timeline.

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/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness Score: Below Average.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2014 Vauxhall Cascada presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 96,029 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 4 July 2024 at 88,384 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two annual examinations without advisories or faults. Mileage has accumulated in a typical, linear fashion for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 69,846 miles at the 29 June 2022 test, rising to 79,470 by 5 July 2023, then 88,384 at the 4 July 2024 examination, and 96,029 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse but clean across all five entries, showing only a failed test on 4 July 2024 at 88,382 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed the same day by a pass at 88,384 miles, which suggests an administrative or clerical rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and mileage, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity flags in the record is favourable, yet underside rust and exhaust condition warrant a ramp check before purchase. Given the fault-free history and consistent use, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The same-day fail-and-pass in July 2024 without recorded defects implies no neglected consumables such as tyres or wiper blades surfaced across the timeline.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2014 Vauxhall Cascada (DBZ 5356) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2022 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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