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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Ascona. Check any Ascona by registration number below.

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87.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.1%

vs Opel Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Ascona — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Ascona has an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, which is 4.1 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ascona is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Ascona, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Ascona performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 70 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

0

Based on 14 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Ascona

Opel Ascona — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Ascona MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Ascona?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Ascona is 87.8% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Ascona?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Ascona reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, the Opel Ascona is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Ascona?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Ascona?
Typical mileage for the Opel Ascona: 51,145 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ascona to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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