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OPEL ASTRA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 85 OPEL ASTRAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 397 in 2014 Q3 — only 21% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 312 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 17 a year (20.1% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2029 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 65% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the OPEL ASTRA is rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 85 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 17 a year (20.1% of survivors). At that pace roughly 28 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2029.
About the ASTRA
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. As of 2025, the car slots between the smaller Corsa supermini and the larger Frontera subcompact crossover SUV.
OPEL ASTRA — questions & answers
How many OPEL ASTRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 85 OPEL ASTRA were still registered in the UK — 30 licensed and on the road, plus 55 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL ASTRA rare?
The OPEL ASTRA is genuinely rare, with only 85 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL ASTRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL ASTRA on UK roads fell by 15 (15.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 28 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most OPEL ASTRA use?
Most OPEL ASTRA run on petrol — about 84% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the OPEL ASTRA peak?
The OPEL ASTRA peaked at 397 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.