Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fast depreciation, but not as bad as expected.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    About 36/37mpg driven hard. Servicing costs good. New front tyres at 22k miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent handling. Standard sport seats good. ABS and traction control worth the extra.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. Sufficient for all situations.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems in 30,000 miles

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    SXi interior much better than standard Astra.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good all round comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No alarm, but no problems yet.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Seats required attention on delivery. Wheel locking nuts supplied after delivery.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes