1999 Vauxhall Astra Reviews - Page 3 of 7

Interior trim was flimsy and I dislodged some of the trim in the boot when loading it with a push chair.

CD unit on stereo failed after 46,000 miles.

Ignition failed after 54,000 miles and had to be replaced at a high cost.

A bit flimsy, but generally very reliable. Also gave high levels of comfort and was a joy to drive.

Good value when I bought it for £9,000 after 3 years. Sold it 2 years later for £5,000 because I wanted something with four doors.

Loads of problems!

Traded my perfectly good 206 for an Astra with no service history, I was conned by this bloke and yes I feel stupid. The petrol consumption is disgusting drinking £5 petrol a day and the journeys are minor. Have spent near £300 at Vauxhall on repairs for random bits.

The Vauxhall garage now asking for £350 to change a gasket and a sensor, they said the sensor is faulty and sitting 3mm too far away. I bought the part to fit myself for £60, then when I went to fit it using a manual and found the sensor wire isn't even there at all!!! (are they too taking me for a mug?)

I just want a car that runs properly. The problem is the revs have never gone below 1000 on idle when patently it should be 750. Plus my alternator has a bracket missing, which made it loose, which is why that meant my auxiliary belt snapped and I had to pay £250 to get it towed to my home. Way too much hassle, wish I had kept my old car.

I've had the Astra for 3 months!!!

The 206 I had for a year without any problems at all.

My head gasket blew at 56,000 miles and the car is constantly overheating regardless to water in radiator, speed or distance.

A nice car with good interior and features. and approx 36miles to the gallon.

Alternator - Was fixed under Network Q warranty.

I like this car, more so than the 2.0l Vectra I had before it. Performance is fine, but I get a lot more mpg, which is good as the price of petrol goes up!

Only had one problem and that was with the alternator failing. Had a problem with the dealer I bought it from now understanding that the car was pretty much undriveable and couldn't wait for a week to be looked at. But took it to another dealer and was sorted within a day with regular updates, so no complaints for that dealer.

Overall, I'm pleased I made the change and I think it is the best car I have owned to date.

3 air flow meters.

Under engine plastic came off and stuck between road & car

Engine management light comes on and off at random so car runs on emergency power.

Latest is the fuel pump has packed up. The car will not run, quote is £1,800. The car is only worth this running.

Good size for family, comfy ride, good handling with 15 inch wheels on.

Good fuel consumption when working!!!