Skip to content

MOT reliability

Vauxhall Cavalair

3 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Vauxhall Cavalair vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Cavalair has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,388 miles.

3
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
7,315
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Cavalair problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Cavalair MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering6%

Vauxhall Cavalair pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13367%
14250%
16250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Vauxhall Cavalair MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Cavalair MOT tests:

  1. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  3. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  4. Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  15. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Vauxhall Cavalair pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 2 5 60% 152,393
1990 1 2 50% 71,378

Vauxhall Cavalair reliability FAQ

Across 3 Vauxhall Cavalair vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Cavalair MOT issues are: Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).

The typical Vauxhall Cavalair in our data has covered around 125,388 miles.

Compare the Vauxhall Cavalair

See how the Vauxhall Cavalair stacks up against other Vauxhall models on MOT reliability:

Cavalair vs Astra Cavalair vs Corsa Cavalair vs Vectra Cavalair vs Zafira

Check a specific Vauxhall Cavalair

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Vauxhall models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks