RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Vauxhall Cavalier reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,876 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,876 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of Vauxhall Cavalier cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and road wheels.
73%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 73% of peers
+12.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,876 tests · fleet 61%
73%
Where the Cavalier fails
Suspension96
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on tyres, road wheels, steering.
Share of 13 years and older Vauxhall Cavalier MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Vauxhall Cavalier tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Vauxhall Cavalier models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Cavalier reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Cavalier holds up well for its age: 73% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 73% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Cavalier?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Cavalier in 2024: 13 years and older, 73%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Cavalier MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Vauxhall Cavalier versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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