1998 Vauxhall Astra 16v Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Good quality reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering column/rack 'snapped'. Causing grinding a noise when attempting to turn corners (dangerous). Which occurred at approximately 25000 miles.
Oil leak(was recently repaired). Advised the fault was a 'worn' engine sump gasket.
General comments?
I am very pleased with the look and (factory) performance of this car.
Main negative point: I have found (for the above faults), that repairs have turned out rather expensive (using a Vauxhall dealer)!
Maybe surprised with the faults, with consideration that car is only a few years old.
Search for New and Used Vauxhall Astras available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| Modern and very cheap |
|
| Great car, but severely let down by continual unreliability, I won't make the same mistake twice. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Renault 5 GT Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2001 |