Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No worse than any other equivalent.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not an expensive car to run - Insurance quite reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good to drive especially with traction - not so good however in snow.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as quick off the mark as I thought it might have been.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had problems with the combined immobiliser/electronic light always coming on after starting from hot -reverted to emergency drive all the time - very annoying.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks good with body kit - gets lots of looks.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good - I use extra security though just in case.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Went once - however tried to rip me off with high prices for a part I knew the price of - did not get service and have not been back since.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Combined electronics/immobiliser light and light behind heating controls going out.

    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