Faults:

Quite a lot of wear and tear - exhaust, brakes, suspension and so on, but I am on over 90K miles now.

Small oil leak from rocker cover gasket, no big deal.

Changed the ancillary belts as precaution. Replaced battery.

Climate control has seen better days, hesitant to work and ineffective air con.

Rear load cover holding pins snapped.

General Comments:

"Sports Tourer" is just the estate version of the Astra hatchback. I think mine is quite smart looking in dark grey with the SRi trim that adds nice alloy wheels and other stylish touches.

Inside is very mid 2010's Vauxhall - clearly laid out, nice looking and comfortable. Plenty of electrics on this model though the rear windows are manual, electric in front only which is a bit mean and surprising for a mid range modern car.

Seats are comfortable and the car is nice to drive.

1.6 petrol is a bit sluggish however and struggles for 35 - 40 mpg. I'd look at getting a more powerful diesel engine to be honest. This petrol engine however is simple to maintain and reliable.

Cannot really fault it, is has been a great car for work/private family use.

Faults:

Needed some work to the brakes, and the front suspension is also a bit rattly, will have it checked soon.

I look after the car well; it gets oil changes and all the required maintenance it needs.

Console display is a bit erratic, sometimes won't light up some pixels. No big deal.

Air con still works but definitely weaker now. May just need a re-gas.

General Comments:

It is a bit of a stretch to call the GTC Astra a coupe, I think it is more of a sporty hatchback. With that said, it looks and feels a very different car from the regular Astra, even in basic trims.

Sport trim must be near or at the bottom of the range; it does not even have front fog lights, and the seats look a bit basic compared to other models I have seen. Still, the car has air con, electric windows, the seats are very comfortable, plus the quality of materials is good, and the car has enough for me just running about myself. Silver seven spoke alloy wheels also look very nice and are easy to keep clean. My car is black. Best in darker colors in my opinion. Though the other day I did see a bright red VXR model with window tints and massive black alloy wheels, really stood out. But I also like the conservative style of my Sport model just as much.

1.4 petrol engine is hardly pick of the bunch either, however its qualities lie in refinement and economy, rather than all out speed. It is quick enough for most drivers, and is quiet. Gear change feels good. You will see 46 mpg on average. I think it is a better choice than the noisy diesels. I also think keeping up with the oil changes it is unlikely to give trouble - it is a very simple and proven engine.

Despite the average performance, the car drives well and has a sporty feel. Ride is smooth enough but a little firm sometimes, but makes up for it with excellent road holding. Handling is very sharp. A bit too many blind spots but you get used to it.

Value for money wise it is probably one of the best cars I have had, I would recommend the Astra GTC to anyone.