Vauxhall Astra Estate 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Depreciation kills this type of car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly economical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very capable chassis.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine is ludicrously underpowered - 0-60 mph in 17 seconds!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine has been in the garage on four occasions.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    How low can you get…?

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The seats have given me a pain in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not too bad here.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The service is no better or worse than any other mass-market manufacturer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaking fuel pipe; injectors playing up.

    Other

    Mileometer failed at 30k miles.

    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