Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Company car! Low emmissions= low tax!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Got told off by frosts for not checking oil

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad - skinny 'eco' tyres...squeal

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    80 bhp. Winds up if you've got enough road

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Broke down at 45k. Missfire at 73K

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Repmobile. Nice spoiler and front end

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I'm 17 stone and do 500 miles a week. A1

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Remote alarm/ deadlocks/ pop front ICE etc

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Helpful and reasonably swift

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    2 weeks off road for fuel inj system problem.

    Other

    Occasional missfire. Eats front brake pads

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes