Vauxhall Astra Estate 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only got insurance value due to write-off. Didn't get much.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok on fuel. Keep lots of money for parts - they need it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. Good position. Not much else to say.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It was very nippy, even with 4 adults.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Shocking. If it could go wrong, it did... and then it went on fire.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing to say. They are ordinary. I think they look better than the new model.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No complaints. Not good on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nobody would want it. Good deadlocks.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Used local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Timing belt (cost £1000), fuel problems and engine cutting out.

    Other

    It just kept breaking down. I think the AA were getting sick of it too.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No