Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC
2010 – 2019 · RDW type P-J/SW
In short
At 9–10 years (mostly built 2015–2017) 4.0% of 1,527 inspected Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTCs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 4.7% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 17% less often on this model than on average (rank 156 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, springs and shock absorbers, seat belts and seats and airbags.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-gtc/
A-problems
4.0%
n = 1,527 · 95% CI 3.1 – 5.1%
National, same age
4.7%
n = 877,805 · 95% CI 4.6 – 4.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 19 | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 1,527 | 4.0% | 3.1 – 5.1% | 33.5% | 4.7% |
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 2,557 | 6.8% | 5.9 – 7.9% | 38.8% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 7,579 | 8.5% | 7.9 – 9.2% | 41.0% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.8% · n = 1,527 · 1.2 – 2.6% | 1.0× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 1.4% · n = 1,527 · 0.9 – 2.1% | 1.7× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.5% · n = 1,527 · 0.2 – 0.9% | 0.9× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2010 – 2019
- RDW type code(s)
- P-J/SW
- Trade name(s)
- ASTRA
- Registered (type group)
- 5,905
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Opel Astra reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 9–10 years 4.0% of inspected Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTCs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 4.7% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 17% less often on the Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 156 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 9–10 years were then mostly built in 2015–2017. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, springs and shock absorbers, seat belts, seats and airbags. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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