Vauxhall Astra Estate 1998-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sensors for everything in the engine which cost an arm and leg if they go wrong.

  • On the road

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.6 works well with a full load.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Starts first time and has limp home mode which has worked when there has been a problem.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nicer looking than older model - looks stronger.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Too smooth. Tends to make the children travel sick.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £27.00 charge for fault diagnoses.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Exhaust recirculation valve went at 40,000m, but had been on the way out for a while due to the feel of judering at low speed and gentle pulsing at high speed which was very noticable when the part gave up the ghost. At 43,000m main ECU went costing £327.

    Other

    Cam sensor.

    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