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Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 4 models from 322 real MOT tests.

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Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

322

Models

4

Years Covered

2000-2019

Most Reliable

Unclassified

84% pass rate

Least Reliable

Insignia Sc

68% pass rate

Most Popular

Astra

187 tests

About Opel Cars

Opel ranks 136th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so Opel owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.

With 4 models across 20 years of data (2000 to 2019), there's a moderate spread of 16 percentage points between models. Some Opels are notably more reliable than others.

Most and Least Reliable Opel Models

The Unclassified leads the range with a 84% average pass rate from 62 tests. At the other end, the Insignia Sc has the lowest at 68%.

Opel Fuel Types

Opel models in our data come in 4 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£265
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,157
Per month£180/mo

Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.

Full details

How reliable is Opel?

Brand ranking136th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average-10% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate0 of 4
Models below 70% pass rate1 of 4
Reliability spread (best to worst)16 percentage points

All Opel Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Astra4 yrs70%187Petrol
Unclassified1 yr84%62Petrol
Zafira1 yr74%42Petrol
Insignia Sc1 yr68%31Petrol

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