The NCT record
Opel Tigra
Convertible. Measured from 1,966 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: 49% (About average for its age)
49 in 100 pass the NCT first time at ten years old. Mechanical faults: 1.09× the average car of the same age.
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How it holds up with age
More than half still pass first time up to 8 years old — a 2018 or newer is the oldest we would suggest.
| Year | Age | Passes first time | Average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 62% | 64% |
| 2017 | 9 | 47% | 57% |
| 2016 | 10 | 46% | 53% |
| 2015 | 11 | 48% | 50% |
| 2014 | 12 | 45% | 46% |
| 2013 | 13 | 39% | 42% |
| 2012 | 14 | 35% | 38% |
| 2011 | 15 | 35% | 36% |
| 2010 | 16 | 44% | 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.
Chassis & body
sills, subframe, suspension mounts, wheel arches for rot
€400–800 for welding corroded structure — up to €2,000 at worst.
Lighting & electrical
every bulb, indicator, battery condition, corroded connectors
€10–250 for bulbs, or a battery — up to €400 at worst.
Safety equipment
seatbelts, airbag warning light, horn, mirrors, wipers
€50–250 for seatbelts, horn, mirrors, wipers — 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 convertible options
- AMercedes-Benz SLK Series(Well above average)
- AMazda MX 5(Well above average)
- BVolkswagen Eos(Above average)
- ABMW Z4(Well above average)
Other Opel models
- COpel Astra(About average)
- COpel Corsa(About average)
- COpel Insignia(About average)
- EOpel Zafira(Well below average)
- EOpel Vectra(Well below average)
- EOpel Mokka(Well 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.