Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overpriced when I bought it and lost value quickly.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive, £300 immobiliser, £300 exhaust manifold, £300 petrol tank.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fun to drive and fairly quick.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick, until I drove my mum's type-R.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Has let me down many times, maybe its because its old.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still a nice car to look out but looks a bit dated inside.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine when the immobiliser is working!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealership threatened to take me to court for not paying even though I paid with cash, had a receipt and they had already given me the car back!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine fine apart from the ticking noise just after start up.

    Other

    Electrics, constant problems with the immobiliser, had to replace twice at £300 a go!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes