See more from Ask Carzone 
Does the 08 Astra have a belt or chain?
Hi just wondering does the 08 Opel astra 1.2 ctdi have a timing belt or chain?
Our answer:
Hi Gordon,
It's referred to as a 1.3 CDTi, not 1.2, but I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same engine from that era. It has a timing chain.
Have a motoring question? Ask us here!
Ask us anything motoring related and please provide as much information as possible so we can give you the most accurate advice.