Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap because of age.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap as chips! You can find parts in every scrapyard in the country!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Vastly improved after lowering kit was fitted.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.8 Vauxhall engine, pretty rapid.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average. Couldn't swing either way.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Boy racers car when I bought it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats were comfortable, but tended to sag and sub-frames brake.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It was never broken in to, but I feel that without my Cat 1, that might not have been so.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Never really used main dealer, apart from buying the odd part.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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