Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, run and service.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As above, had 2 VWs before whick cost over £200 each to service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Suspension is fairly firm and chassis rigid to stop bodyroll.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only a 1400cc, so not too quick but not too slow.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Car is virtually new and only covered 11,000 miles so to early to tell.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Neither bad nor good, everyday car for everyday people.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Air con helps and everything within easy reach.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Disappointed that it does not come with an alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not had a service done yet and no fault so unable to comment.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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