Vauxhall Astra Estate 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value. Parts cheap from your local scrapyard!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very low indeed, even when filling up.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun for an estate.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a 1.3, better than same age escorts.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable. Even drove after I rolled it!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hatch was better looking, estate was more practical car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Easy on long journeys, even for 'L' spec.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nobody broke into it, so must be ok.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never had to bother Vauxhall for spares - plenty in the scrapyard to cannibalise.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Justs kept on going and going.

    Other

    A good sturdy work horse.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes