Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cost me £3795 in Feb 1998. Had 60,000 miles on the clock.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good fuel consumption. Did about 400 miles to the full tank, on decent runs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handled okay.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit sluggish.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Head gasket went twice in 2 years. Starter motor failed. Engine management system went. Mixture was all wrong. Air filter needed changing. In the 4 years that I had it, it cost me a lot.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looks a bit dated now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfy on long drives.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had my own immobliser fitted. No alarm. Had no attempted break-ins…

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fair few niggly bits.

    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?

    No