1998 Vauxhall Astra LS review from UK and Ireland
"Designed by a man who has no intention of being a passenger"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No major problems with breakdowns so far.
General comments?
My main comments are about the design from the point of view of a passenger:
The side pockets are not big enough for an atlas.
You cannot open glove compartment fully unless the seat is far back - not possible with a rear passenger.
The cup holes in the glove compartment are not big enough for a flask cup.
There is nowhere flat for the driver to put a cup (when parked of course).
There is not a separate cold air vent - all are heated. This is useless if someone suffers from travel sickness - cold air often helps.
The head rests have no hole, which is bad for people in rear who suffer from travel sickness - it is better for them to be able to look straight forward.
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| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2002 |