Is the Opel Astra 1.7 diesel any good?

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi Estate: are they good?

Gerry Cluskey (Drogheda)

Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Gerry,

They’re generally fine, but that 1.7 diesel is a rough old thing, and not the most reliable engine around. You can do better.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe