Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 reliable? We analysed 2,315 real MOT tests across 381 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98.
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1398cc
- Power
- 100 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 51.4 mpg
- Urban
- 39.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1712
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 129 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £125
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £68.75
- Insurance group
- 9 of 50
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 THIS CAR | 85.4% | 2,315 | 77,698 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mazda CX-30 GT Sport Tech MHEV 4X4 | 91.2% | 883 | 24,559 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 2,315 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 98 owner drives around 5,965 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.