1999 Vauxhall Astra LS review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap to run, but the quality can be unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The odometer registered 0 after six months of owning the car. Went back to the dealer for a fix.
Main fault was a water leak. The dealer I purchased it from was unable/unwilling to fix this and another dealer took pity on me and sorted it out. At one point there was an inch and a half of water under the carpets. The fault was caused by welding missed at the factory - surely this is a quality control issue?
Squeaky driver's window.
General comments?
I like driving the car, it has enough performance for me and it handles very well especially when cornering.
The interior seems cheap and tacky though.
I wish the rear seats folded flat like the ones on my old Mark 3 Astra.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 23000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2001 |