Vauxhall Astra Estate 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Depreciated by £1000 in under two years.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts quite cheap when if things go wrong.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Doesn't like corners or town driving.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Injection kicks in around 2,500rpm when accelerating in 2nd or 3rd.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only let me down once, see below.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's an estate, but not the worst looking.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Generally comfortable, except on corners.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has central locking.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts not expensive, labour is.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine is quiet when idle.

    Other

    Suddenly had high revs on its own accord, due to a split throttle body pipe. Replaced by Vauxhall.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes