Opel Astra K 1.6 Diesel, 136 PS, 6-speed automatic (2015–2019)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Opel Astra K (2015-2022): known problems and buying guide

  Check the 1.4 Turbo timing chain and the coolant system first. Avoid the Easytronic gearbox and cars that use a lot of oil.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Timing chain (1.6 CDTI). Listen to a cold start and to idle. Bad result: a rattle. Ask for a chain check at about 150,000 km. A check after unexplained noise costs 100 to 280 EUR (Germany, year not stated).
2. Injectors (1.6 CDTI). Check for rough idle and smoke. Bad result: a fault on a scanner or rough running. Each injector costs 200 to 600 GBP (UK, year not stated). Needs a scanner.
3. DPF (1.6 CDTI). Ask how the car was driven. Bad result: a DPF warning light or lost power. Short trips only are a warning sign. A DPF repair costs 100 to 400 GBP (UK, year not stated).
4. Oil use. Check the oil level and look for oil on the ground under the car. Bad result: oil low between services, or blue exhaust smoke. Above 300 ml per 1,000 km needs a workshop check. Cost not given.
5. Brakes and lights. Brake discs wear faster than average, and inspectors often flag the front lamps. Bad result: worn discs or misaimed lamps. Fix these before the next inspection.
6. Infotainment, camera and doors. Test the infotainment screen and the windscreen camera. On a Sports Tourer, check for water in the doors. Bad result: a failed screen, a misted camera, or damp in the door.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions