1991 Vauxhall Astra GTE review from UK and Ireland
"Iconic 80's hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An earth lead had rusted, causing the car to not start.
Hand brake locked on when it was cold and damp one morning.
Rear arches rusted.
ABS failed but easily repaired.
General comments?
An iconic hot hatch from when I was a kid. I was lucky to find a low mileage 8v example in flame red. Not the fastest of the breed, but will keep up with the best of them. I've had the rear arches replaced and a full respray to tidy up the 17 year old paint (though the old paint still looked good).
Parts are cheap and easy to come by, Ebay or Germany are the best sources. Join the Astra Mk2 owners club for advice on repairs. Shown the car at Santa Pod, had nothing but praise!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2008 |