How much is a 2021 Opel AstraPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Opel AstraPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €14,950, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Opel Astra depreciate per year?

A Opel Astra loses roughly 14.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Opel Astra from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Opel AstraPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Opel AstraPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Opel Astra2021

Petrol

€14,950ROI listing median

24 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€14k – €15k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 14h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€14,950

private sale ~€11,996 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€10,115 – €12,283

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

96k km

typical 92k km

Days listed

24d

avg on market · demand 50/100

AI Market Summary

Strong daily driver: good fuel economy, practical size, reliable manual gearbox option if available. Comfortable for Irish commutes.
Fairly priced at median; petrol engines face higher motor tax than diesels, so factor running costs carefully versus comparable rivals.
Watch for electrical gremlins—dashboard warnings that vanish, infotainment freezes. Timing chain rattle on 1.2T engines is a known weak spot; listen closely on cold start.
Before buying, request full service history and any warranty documentation. Test infotainment system thoroughly—freezes are common and costly to fix out of warranty.
NI import saves €1,061 before VRT applies on top; total savings slim once registration tax added—compare final cost to Republic stock carefully.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

109 bhp

Torque

205 Nm

151 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.5s

124 mph top

Engine

1.2L

1200 cc

Boot space

422L

1339L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

52.3 mpg

5.4 L/100km

Fuel tank

52L

Dimensions

Length

4.37m

4374 mm

Width

1.86m

Height

1.44m

Wheelbase

2.67m

Kerb weight

1,257 kg

1,820 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 80% · Child 82%

Insurance

Group 16E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Opel Astra 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Opel Astra petrol is a competent but unremarkable compact car with moderate reliability. Ownership is generally trouble-free for the first few years, but electrical gremlins and minor component failures are not uncommon. Parts availability is reasonable in the Irish/UK market, and servicing costs are average for the segment.

Known issues

Electrical faults including dashboard warning lights appearing intermittently without clear fault codes
Infotainment system freezing or touchscreen unresponsiveness requiring software updates or replacement
Timing chain rattle on cold start, particularly in 1.2L turbo petrol engines under 5,000 km
Dual-clutch gearbox (if fitted) exhibiting shudder during low-speed city driving and parking manoeuvres
Water ingress into door seals leading to interior moisture and electrical corrosion
Fuel pump module failure causing starting issues or fuel starvation, typically 50,000–80,000 km

Good for

Economical petrol engine performance with low CO₂ emissions for the class
Comfortable interior space and modern infotainment for daily commuting
Good fuel efficiency on the motorway with the 1.2L turbo or 1.4L naturally aspirated engines
Reasonable driving dynamics and light steering for urban environments

Years to avoid: 2021

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums