Vauxhall Astra Saloon 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap for what you get, but has maintenance issues.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Maintenance.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty good, I have to keep reminding myself it's a Vauxhall.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quirky.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but motorway wind noise.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    3 local dealers have given poor service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Management unit replaced, 40k cam belt changes.

    Other

    Lots of faults, brakes, discs, ECU, Exhaust gas recycler x2, oxygen sensor, poor at starting....

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No