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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Astra Classic. Check any Astra Classic by registration number below.

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95.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.3%

vs Opel Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Astra Classic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Astra Classic has an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, which is 3.3 percentage points above the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Astra Classic is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Astra Classic, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Astra Classic performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 194 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2008

Based on 403 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

2007

Based on 682 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2006

Based on 1,101 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

2005

Based on 1,845 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

110k mi

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2004

Based on 1,806 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Astra Classic

Opel Astra Classic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Astra Classic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Astra Classic?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Astra Classic is 95.2% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Astra Classic?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Astra Classic reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, the Opel Astra Classic is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Astra Classic?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Astra Classic?
Typical mileage for the Opel Astra Classic: 82,076 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Astra Classic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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