Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i Club 5d Auto (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
New model out has made depreciation on this model really bad.
Costs
Drinks petrol and uses much too much oil.
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On the road
Driving
Not bad if you can ignore bad under steer and rubbish brakes.
Performance
Not bad for a 1.6 8v auto, but not as good as I hoped.
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Living with it
Reliability
Spent at least 3 months in the dealers, now after various issues, worst of which was a failed head gasket at 17k.
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It's a Vauxhall.
Comfort
Very comfy seats are nice and supportive, but headrests are a bit rubbish.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been nicked, but who wants a 1.6 auto Astra?
Service
Service was very poor, dealers never supplied a courtesy car and failed to keep me informed about the status of the work being done.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Failed head gasket at 17k, ecu problems and poor power.
Other
Excessive tyre wear. Dealer told me that this was normal because the car had power steering.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No