Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can't complain.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not quite as economical as I thought, but not too bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better than my dad's '03 Focus! Driving position first class.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.4 this is good! Keeps up with my dad's 1.6 Focus.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good, but my one has niggling faults caused by incompetent previous owner...

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good. It looks cool, but it isn't as good as the Mk3 Astra.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Disappointing. Seats are firm and headrests don't adjust!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good deadlocks, but lacks alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Haven't been to Vauxhall dealer yet...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    It had a blown gasket before I got it and I can still smell the oil...

    Other

    Seatbelt pre-tensioners. Mine is now on its 2nd.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes