Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (91-98) - Review

Review by Parkers on
A long-running favourite with family buyers but now looking dated. The Astra fulfils most people's expectations of an inexpensive small family car thanks to affordable running costs. There's a huge choice of versions to suit most purposes but higher specification models would be the ones to seek out. Older cars may have been through many hands and possibly 'clocked', so be very wary if history is incomplete.
2.5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Running costs

Parts and servicing costs are low and engines are all very economical, even the GSi can better an average 35mpg. long-term ownership costs should be pretty low as an Astra of this vintage will not cost you much to buy.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,427 - £2,116 *

Diesel

£1,364 - £1,491 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

to '95 9,000 miles (diesels 4500 miles) '95 on 10,000 miles (diesels 5,000 miles)

Warranty

Mechanical 1 year, bodywork 6 years

Road tax (12 months)

£135.00 - £220.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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