New registrations in Europe
1,495,239 new Opel Astra cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (17,235), Netherlands (1,293), Poland (1,149).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27,507 | 104 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 52,809 | 122 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 62,851 | 123 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 109,941 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 121,921 | 141 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 155,858 | 114 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 180,821 | — |
| 2015 | 138,988 | — |
| 2014 | 116,990 | — |
| 2013 | 124,678 | — |
| 2012 | 86,648 | — |
| 2011 | 119,612 | — |
| 2010 | 196,615 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
16,295 Opel Astra cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 6.4 l/100 km on the road, against 5.5 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 17% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.3 l/100 km against 1.1 l/100 km on paper, with 32% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,978 | 6.4 | 5.5 | +17% |
| Diesel | 5,810 | 5.6 | 4.8 | +17% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,507 | 5.3 | 1.1 | +397% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol Opel Astra uses 6.4 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 960 litres: €2,089 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,089 | €1,890 |
| Spain | €1,707 | €1,576 |
| Italy | €1,932 | €1,872 |
| Poland | €1,495 | €1,493 |
| Belgium | €1,906 | €1,960 |
| United Kingdom | £1,673 | £1,662 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 Astra | — | — |
| 2023 Astra | — | — |
| 2022 Astra | 27,507 | — |
| 2021 Astra | 52,809 | — |
| 2020 Astra | 62,851 | — |
| 2019 Astra | 109,941 | — |
| 2018 Astra | 121,921 | 1 |
| 2017 Astra | 155,858 | — |
| 2016 Astra | 180,821 | — |
| 2015 Astra | 138,988 | — |
| 2014 Astra | 116,990 | — |
| 2013 Astra | 124,678 | — |
| 2012 Astra | 86,648 | — |
| 2011 Astra | 119,612 | — |
| 2010 Astra | 196,615 | 3 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | 5 |
| 2007 | — | 7 |
| 2006 | — | 4 |
| 2005 | — | 3 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | 5 |
| 2002 | — | 9 |
| 2001 | — | 1 |
| 2000 | — | 1 |
| 1999 | — | — |
| 1998 | — | 1 |
| 1997 | — | — |
| 1996 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1994 | — | — |
| 1993 | — | — |
| 1992 | — | — |
| 1991 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in the latest year (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
293 Astra cars are on the New Zealand register; 77% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 | 21 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 | 19 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 2000 | 44 | 0 | 42 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
120,533 Astra cars are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports, and 38,273 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 815 | €39,846 |
| 2025 | 1,920 | €39,366 |
| 2024 | 2,396 | €41,148 |
| 2023 | 3,048 | €38,921 |
| 2022 | 1,898 | €33,398 |
| 2021 | 3,063 | €28,461 |
| 2020 | 3,856 | €28,824 |
| 2019 | 6,397 | €28,448 |
| 2018 | 7,088 | €27,470 |
| 2017 | 8,889 | €27,084 |
| 2016 | 9,637 | €26,237 |
| 2015 | 3,644 | €26,480 |
| 2014 | 3,254 | €26,989 |
| 2013 | 3,978 | €27,278 |
| 2012 | 6,727 | €26,768 |
| 2011 | 8,509 | €26,186 |
| 2010 | 7,598 | €24,384 |
| 2009 | 3,385 | €23,160 |
| 2008 | 4,411 | €24,159 |
| 2007 | 5,361 | €23,546 |
| 2006 | 4,299 | €27,155 |
| 2005 | 3,495 | €23,775 |
| 2004 | 3,182 | €20,670 |
| 2003 | 2,480 | €28,893 |
| 2002 | 2,350 | — |
| 2001 | 1,630 | — |
| 2000 | 1,962 | — |
| 1999 | 1,560 | — |
| 1998 | 973 | — |
| 1997 | 584 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
42,673 Astra cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 94% petrol, 6% diesel; 2% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | — |
| 2025 | 174 | — |
| 2024 | 765 | 16,000 km |
| 2023 | 443 | 14,000 km |
| 2022 | 785 | 67,000 km |
| 2021 | 713 | 62,000 km |
| 2020 | 773 | 74,000 km |
| 2019 | 1,995 | 93,000 km |
| 2018 | 2,124 | 110,000 km |
| 2017 | 2,689 | 129,000 km |
| 2016 | 3,355 | 142,000 km |
| 2015 | 1,237 | 153,000 km |
| 2014 | 1,177 | 168,000 km |
| 2013 | 1,403 | 175,000 km |
| 2012 | 1,810 | 191,000 km |
| 2011 | 2,746 | 210,000 km |
| 2010 | 2,574 | 203,000 km |
| 2009 | 894 | 222,000 km |
| 2008 | 1,543 | 222,000 km |
| 2007 | 1,597 | 243,000 km |
| 2006 | 2,194 | 247,000 km |
| 2005 | 1,801 | 252,000 km |
| 2004 | 1,118 | 231,000 km |
| 2003 | 1,051 | 236,000 km |
| 2002 | 1,366 | 239,000 km |
| 2001 | 1,439 | 244,000 km |
| 2000 | 1,335 | 249,000 km |
| 1999 | 1,532 | 251,000 km |
| 1998 | 769 | 247,000 km |
| 1997 | 292 | 218,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
40 Astra cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 | 15 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Astra in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The fuel hose may have been incorrectly routed during assembly, causing it to come into contact with the engine belt pulley. This contact could damage the hose and result in fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment or surrounding areas, potentially…
The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which c…
The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mot…
The structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and …
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…
The low-pressure fuel line may touch the screw of the ignition coil. This contact may damage the fuel line and eventually lead to a fuel leak, which may cause the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with t…
In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveil…
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the c…
The adaptive cruise control may not activate. This can lead to sudden and unintentional automatic braking due to the premature activation of the automatic emergency braking system. This creates a risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with…
Incorrect chassis bolting can cause the vehicle to lose stability, creating a risk of an accident and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, compon…
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction, which can cause the driver seatbelt pre-tensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked, creating a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market s…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0