Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) Owner Reviews
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- Results 11 to 20 of 289
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- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in July 2005
It is reliable.
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in November 2012
Plenty of boot and cockpit space.
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in January 2013
Comfortable to drive, quite spacious yet not too big to drive around the city.
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- Year/plate: 2000/X
- Bought: Used in October 2012
Cant afford another.
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in May 2009
Does near 40mpg which is quite impressive for a car of this age.
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in May 2011
It's reliable, simple engine that is unlikely to have any serious problems.
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- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in November 2011
Space. Plenty of it, expecially for building materials when renovating the house.
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in July 2004
Plenty of room in the boot for my fishing tackle.
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- Year/plate: 2000/W
- Bought: Used in December 2011
The parts are cheap so replacing them when they fail is not too bad. Boot space is very decent.
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- Year/plate: 2004/53
- Bought: Used in July 2011
It's a really practical car, it just keeps going.
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