Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Opel Astra (2014–2022) Reliability

The Opel Astra (2014–2022) scores 64/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA data. Estimated used prices span €2,100–€12,400.

Composite Score
64
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · latest 2025
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20142022
Est. used price€2,100€12,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue4
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
12.3/1000 breakdowns
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58
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=820807
820,807 UK MOT tests · overall 28.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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71
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=632651
632,651 UK MOT tests · overall 29.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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67
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 820,807 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 35 yrs
69
11.2% fail vs 10.9% fleet
35,173 tests
Age 69 yrs
71
18.7% fail vs 19.2% fleet
241,575 tests
Age 1014 yrs
73
29.8% fail vs 32.1% fleet
333,978 tests
Age 1520 yrs
68
40.9% fail vs 38.8% fleet
210,081 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Condition
67,690
24.1%
#2
Coil spring
63,447
22.6%
#3
Registration plate lamp(s)
53,201
19.0%
#4
Headlamp
52,438
18.7%
#5
Tread depth
43,749
15.6%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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