Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £3990 1 year ago… I thought that was pretty cheap.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts quite cheap. Cheap insurance. Good on petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, considering it's a budget main stream motor.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Adequate. Reasonably refined at 80+.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    At 85k miles, doesn't miss a beat.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It doesn't have one, surely?

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Adequate for shorter journeys, but I wouldn't want to drive to Scotland in it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Clever deployment of a small engine, low spec and bland styling. Prevention rather than cure.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine. Only use main dealer for service record and repairs by a good local independent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - very reliable.

    Other

    None - 85k and looks and drives like 25k.

    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