Used Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1998 Last Updated: 22 Aug 2014 4 The Astra MK IV was the car that signalled that Vauxhall (and European sister Opel) was once again serious about car building. The MK III was a disappointment: the engineering was mediocre, the suspension was soggy and the car simply didn’t suit pot-holed, bumpy UK roads. Latest Vauxhall Astra Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Does most things very well. It's too common. New price range: £10,140 - £17,030 Used price range: £187 - £1,491 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Astra MK IV was the car that signalled that Vauxhall (and European sister Opel) was once again serious about car building. The MK III was a disappointment: the engineering was mediocre, the suspension was soggy and the car simply didn’t suit pot-holed, bumpy UK roads. And by the mid-nineties its styling looked dated. Lotus helped tune the suspension and chassis and turned it into more of a driver’s car; the styling was far sharper and safety was – at the time – among the best in class. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Comfortable to drive, quite spacious yet not too big to drive around the city. ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 06 Oct 2013 ... read more “ Does near 40mpg which is quite impressive for a car of this age. ” 4 out of 5 Tom Watson , 18 Sep 2013 ... read more “ It's reliable, simple engine that is unlikely to have any serious problems. ” 4 out of 5 Michael Forcer , 31 Jul 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 17 used Vauxhall Astra Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 279 owners' reviews Tweet Other Vauxhall reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Comfortable to drive, quite spacious yet not too big to drive around the city. ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 06 Oct 2013 ... read more
“ Does near 40mpg which is quite impressive for a car of this age. ” 4 out of 5 Tom Watson , 18 Sep 2013 ... read more
“ It's reliable, simple engine that is unlikely to have any serious problems. ” 4 out of 5 Michael Forcer , 31 Jul 2013 ... read more