Faults:

Had to replace the clutch and flywheel upon purchase (I'm a mechanic so no big deal), but I got the car real cheap (£400) as spares or repairs. Otherwise good condition with little to no faults, been looked after for its age. Passed an MOT recently with no advisory. Pretty impressive for a car that's now 16 years old!

General Comments:

Hard to believe 2010 was 16 years ago, I remember when these new shape Astra's came out how futuristic and stylish they looked. I think it's still a smart modern looking car today in 2026.

My SRi model looks the part in dark grey with alloy wheels. Fun to drive.

Inside the interior is starting to show its age, but still comfortable and modern and nice to be in for long journeys, the car is refined on the move and the seats are holding up well. Plenty of electric features.

1.7 CDTi has a decent turn of speed and is very economical as expected for diesel.

If I get another year or two out of it, I have won. Great value for money. But be aware at this age and mileage there are a lot of very rough Astra's of this generation out there that are beyond repair and would be better off scrapped! Find a nice one though and it will be a great little run about for anyone that just needs a decent cheap car.

Faults:

Sticking handbrake, oil leak, gearbox seems hesitant.

Lots of interior rattles.

General Comments:

The Astra is the definition of average. Not a bad car, but certainly not a great one.

I found this one in the used car lot a couple of years ago. It seemed looked after well and was a nice price.

Nice to drive. Steering is smooth. Interior sufficiently refined. Ride is smooth.

Good looking exterior on the Astra of this generation. My car is black, and nice alloy wheels.

The 1.6 petrol engine with the automatic box is not a great combo however. Performance and economy are poor. I've only got 33 mpg at best and the car seems to struggle in most situations.

Maybe I'd buy another - for a cheap older car it is OK and still running so cannot complain too much, but I'd avoid this engine and gearbox setup in future. A manual diesel is probably more suited to the Astra.

Faults:

Clutch, EGR valve, exhaust, suspension, etc.

Rear hatch locking motor failed.

Center console display pixellated.

Alternator + battery.

Fully serviced on time and all belts as applicable.

General Comments:

These Sportive Astra vans are perfect economical vehicles for a multi range of uses.

It was an ex electricians van I bought from my old work, and as my own I have put over 100K on it in 8 years and it has never missed a beat (assuming you service it on time).

Bloody good looking for a van, mine has alloy wheels. Wood lined interior, no nasty rust or dents, I keep it sharp.

Interior clean and car like, very comfortable. Engine a bit noisy but it is fast enough, good to drive, and always does around 50 mpg.

Love it, will be a hard vehicle to replace, almost 200K and still going strong!

Faults:

Only had it a year and done 15,000 miles or so, have changed the brake pads and gave it a service. According to the history many parts have been replaced, no major faults but seems to have typical diesel problems already addressed.

General Comments:

First of the "newer" shape Astra's for 2010. Smart looking in silver. Automatic diesel model, something of a rarity.

Good to drive, decent performance and economy even with the auto box. Moves quick when needed while still doing between 40 - 50 mpg.

Comfortable interior. Sharp handling.

Good looking car, SRi spec is best.

Long term reliability for me remains to be seen, but it's not a bad car, though a Ford Focus drives better. But if you see a well cared for Astra at a good price, go for it, one of the best value for money cars on the used market at the moment.