Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.7 TDS LS 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
-
Economy
Value
A good looker.
-
On the road
Driving
Noisy on motorways.
Performance
Slow on the take-off.
-
Living with it
Reliability
Oil pump jacked in at 147,000 miles.
Image
Not for the boy racers.
-
Security and Service
Security
Nothing special.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil pump seized at 147,000 miles.
Other
It's a diesel, but not a good tower (struggles even with my small caravan).
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