Used Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1991 - 1998) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1991 Last Updated: 21 Aug 2014 2.5 A long-running favourite with family buyers but now looking dated. The Astra fulfils most people's expectations of an inexpensive small family car thanks to affordable running costs. Latest Vauxhall Astra Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Practical; easy to live with; good value Handling may disapoint the enthusiastic driver New price range: £8,510 - £18,070 Summary Parkers Rating: 2.5 out of 5 A long-running favourite with family buyers but now looking dated. The Astra fulfils most people's expectations of an inexpensive small family car thanks to affordable running costs. There's a huge choice of versions to suit most purposes but higher specification models would be the ones to seek out. Older cars may have been through many hands and possibly 'clocked', so be very wary if history is incomplete. Parkers Ratings Overall 2.5 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 2.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 1.5 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 2.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ 5 doors and a nice size boot very easy to drive and park. ” 5 out of 5 Martin Broomhall , 21 Feb 2016 ... read more “ Large boot and fold down seats for extra capacity. ” 4 out of 5 S Salhan , 29 Apr 2013 ... read more “ The boot for a small car, i fittted a washing machine in the back with it standing up right!!! boot shut completely. MM's to spare! ” 5 out of 5 David Hilton , 12 Mar 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get an Insurance QuoteRead 133 owners' reviews Tweet Other Vauxhall reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ 5 doors and a nice size boot very easy to drive and park. ” 5 out of 5 Martin Broomhall , 21 Feb 2016 ... read more
“ Large boot and fold down seats for extra capacity. ” 4 out of 5 S Salhan , 29 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ The boot for a small car, i fittted a washing machine in the back with it standing up right!!! boot shut completely. MM's to spare! ” 5 out of 5 David Hilton , 12 Mar 2013 ... read more