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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004-2010) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £13,030 - £23,855
Used prices £412 - £3,365
Road tax cost £35 - £415
Insurance group 7 - 32
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 343 - 709 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Alternative fuel

Pros & cons

PROS

Neatly styled, well built, wide choice of engines, comfortable

CONS

Awkward boot space, poor cabin stowage, haphazard dash layout

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Vauxhall Astra is a good all-rounder that’s sharply styled and easy to live with. It’s not the most exciting or involving car to drive but it’s safe and composed with good road manners while there’s a wide range of strong diesel and petrol engines. The interior is well finished too with good quality materials but unfortunately the layout isn’t particularly good with some of the buttons and controls in awkward places.

The boot is cramped too – especially when compared to other hatchbacks. But with plenty on the used market and an abundance in car supermarkets, there’s no need to pay over-the-odds for one.