Other Vauxhall Astra (1991 - 1998) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    You don't care about image, only cost and practicalities.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Dull but does the job

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but unlikely to find another MK3 astra in good condition now

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Happy to stay with the Vauxhall family of cars

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £800

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Does not really keep pace with modern cars, drives like any 10 year old car would!

    What's it like to park?

    Parking is really easy, you would be a fool to get it wrong! Visibility is good.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Flat battery, usual wear and tear but nothing majorly serious

    What's most practical about your car?

    Many spare parts available, cheap to run in terms of fuel economy

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    There is a cabin pollen filter button, it intrigues me as it does not appear to do much......