1998 Vauxhall Astra Epic 1.7 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
40.0%
Latest Pass Rate
60
Total Tests (All Years)
127,662 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Astra Epic 1.7
Compared to Average at Age 11
This car: 40.0%
Average: 56.2%
⚠️ 16.2% below average (14777 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
40.0%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 60Avg Mileage 127,662Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 43.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Vauxhall Astra Epic 1.7, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
43.3%
— Consistent
Brakes
38.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
30.0%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
28.3%
— Consistent
Tyres
26.7%
— Consistent
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 | 43.3% (11 yrs) | 43.3% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 38.3% (11 yrs) | 38.3% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 30.0% (11 yrs) | 30.0% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 28.3% (11 yrs) | 28.3% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 26.7% (11 yrs) | 26.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Vauxhall Astra Epic 1.7 cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 60 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.