The NCT record
Opel Corsa
Supermini. Measured from 191,323 NCT tests in Ireland.
Reliability · measured from test data
Reliability: About average
About average for its age. A sensible buy if the inspection and history check out.
NCT pass rate: 54% (About average for its age)
54 in 100 pass the NCT first time at ten years old. Mechanical faults: 1.07× the average car of the same age.
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Known problems for this version
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How it holds up with age
More than half still pass first time up to 11 years old — a 2015 or newer is the oldest we would suggest.
| Year | Age | Passes first time | Average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 80% | 82% |
| 2021 | 5 | 74% | 76% |
| 2020 | 6 | 75% | 75% |
| 2019 | 7 | 66% | 67% |
| 2018 | 8 | 62% | 64% |
| 2017 | 9 | 55% | 57% |
| 2016 | 10 | 53% | 53% |
| 2015 | 11 | 51% | 50% |
| 2014 | 12 | 47% | 46% |
| 2013 | 13 | 44% | 42% |
| 2012 | 14 | 40% | 38% |
| 2011 | 15 | 37% | 36% |
| 2010 | 16 | 36% | 35% |
What tends to fail on it
Engine, noise & exhaust
smoke on start-up, exhaust leaks and corrosion, engine noise
€100–400 for an exhaust section, or worse — up to €1,000 at worst.
Suspension performance
bounce test each corner, uneven ride height, knocking over bumps
€250–450 for shock absorbers, in pairs — up to €700 at worst.
Chassis & body
sills, subframe, suspension mounts, wheel arches for rot
€400–800 for welding corroded structure — up to €2,000 at worst.
Headlight aim
headlight aim and clouded or moisture-filled lenses
€20–60 for adjustment, or a new unit — up to €400 at worst.
What the repairs cost
€60–105 in NCT-related repairs is typical for a car this age. It is a figure for comparing models, not a quote.
Irish garage prices for the common jobs are on the repair costs page.
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Other supermini options
- AToyota Yaris(Well above average)
- CFord Fiesta(About average)
- CVolkswagen Polo(About average)
- BNissan Micra(Above average)
- DRenault Clio(Below average)
- BSkoda Fabia(Above average)
Other Opel models
- COpel Astra(About average)
- COpel Insignia(About average)
- EOpel Zafira(Well below average)
- EOpel Vectra(Well below average)
- EOpel Mokka(Well below average)
- DOpel Meriva(Below average)
See every model we have measured
Where these figures come from
Test and failure figures: National Car Test statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Testing Service, 12.5 million tests, 2015 and 2017–2025. Repair prices: Irish garage quotes and The AA Ireland servicing guides, reviewed September 2026 — see our repair cost guide. Motor tax bands: motortax.ie.
Based on published NCT results and typical Irish repair prices for this model and age. It reflects the condition of cars presented for test, not manufacturer build quality, and cannot tell you about a specific vehicle's history. Repair figures are estimates, not quotes.