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Opel Astra problems: all generations

We have documented 5 generations of the Opel Astra: Astra G (1998–2004), Astra H (2004–2009), Astra J (2009–2015), Astra K (2015–2021) and Astra L (2021–today). The one with the best score is the Opel Astra G (6.4/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Opel Astra G

    1998–2004

    Engines and gearboxes: 2.0 DTI and 2.2 DTI

    Most serious fault: High severity

    6.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Opel Astra H

    2004–2009

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec, 1.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD, 1.7 CDTI, 1.6 and 1.8 Ecotec 16v

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.7 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Opel Astra J

    2009–2015

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.3 Multijet, 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec, 1.4 Turbo, 2.0 CDTI, 1.7 CDTI, 1.6 CDTI, 1.6 and 1.8 Ecotec 16v

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.7 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Opel Astra K

    2015–2021

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 CDTI, 1.4 Turbo

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  5. Opel Astra L

    2021–today

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.2 PureTech, 1.5 BlueHDi, Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    4.6 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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