Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 289
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in August 2020
It's a lovely responsive car. Takes corners well and feels very safe to drive. It could do with better cup...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in July 2008
Surprisingly nippy and enough torque to pull out of trouble, great on fuel and servicing costs. As the Astra has...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in February 2006
This car has been brilliant. It is a workhorse. It is comfortable to drive and a good driving position. Fuel...
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- Year/plate: 2005/54
- Bought: Used in November 2020
After living with my friend from 2014, he brought a 2002 Vauxhall Astra LS model and it proved to be...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in September 2019
OK this car is 17 years of age with only 51000 miles and FSH so it's probably a one off.
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in April 2017
This is one of the best cars I have owned being fun to drive and easy to park. The boot...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in February 2016
Decent run about and work horse,bout second hand for 400£ reliable enough never any serious issues. spacious decent sized boot and...
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- Year/plate: 1999/S
- Bought: Used in November 2014
Would be considered a good workhorse, but its reliability is disappointing. Have had pretty of minor faults with it, as...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in August 2006
I have now had 2 SRI 190 turbos, both in red. The first one i bought was near standard power...
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- Year/plate: 2005/54
- Bought: Used in June 2016
It's a mk4 Astra 1.4 enjoy 16v, not going to set the pulse racing, but it's pleasant to drive, sporty...
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