1998 Vauxhall Astra Arctic 16v Auto — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 11
⚠️ 7.5% below average (14777 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass Rate Trend
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Vauxhall Astra Arctic 16v Auto, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 43.6% (11 yrs) | 43.6% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 33.3% (11 yrs) | 33.3% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 17.9% (11 yrs) | 17.9% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 17.9% (11 yrs) | 17.9% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 15.4% (11 yrs) | 15.4% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Vauxhall Astra Arctic 16v Auto cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 39 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.