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Opel

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 3 models from 322 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).

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Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

322

Models

3

Years Covered

2000-2019

Most Popular

Astra

187 tests

About Opel Cars

Opel has an average MOT pass rate of 72% in our data. That's 13 points below the 85% average across all models in our data.

Opel has 3 models in our data, covering 20 years (2000 to 2019).

Opel Fuel Types

Opel models in our data come in 3 petrol variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,428
Per month£202/mo

Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.

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How reliable is Opel?

vs average of all models-13 points (85% avg)
Models with 85%+ pass rate0 of 3
Models below 70% pass rate1 of 3

All Opel Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Astra4 yrs70%187Petrol
Zafira1 yr74%42Petrol
Insignia SC1 yr68%31Petrol

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