Best cars & vans

Vauxhall Astra (old)

By:Auto Express team

26 Mar 2008

.polaris__post-meta--date { display: none; } .polaris__post-meta--date.no-script { display: block; padding-left: 45px } 26 Mar 2008

astra

Overall Average Rating - 77.07%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 94th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 81st
Build Quality: 75th
Running Costs: 71st
Performance: 92nd
Braking: 96th
Ride Quality: 83rd
Handling: 87th
Practicality: 59th
Comfort: 95th
Ease of Driving: 97th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 34th)

A shocking performance. Vauxhalls are reasonably practical and frugal, but little else recommends them. Can the firm expect continuing strong sales if this is how drivers rate it?

Continue Reading

Cars

Recommended

Vauxhall Astra PHEV - charging

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599z15mrjbhknm { display: none !important; }

Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range

The upgraded Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid has been cut in price, despite gaining a bigger battery for up to 52 miles of pure-electric range

News

5 Nov 2025

Most Popular

New Freelander 8 - front

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599z15mrjbhknn { display: none !important; }

New Freelander 8's interior is an incredible screen-fest

Auto Express has confirmed the Freelander 8 will come to the UK in 2027… just don’t call it a Land Rover

News

10 Jul 2026

Used Toyota bZ4X - front

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599z15mrjbhkno { display: none !important; }

Used Toyota bZ4X (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: EV is a second-hand bargain

A full used buyer's guide on the Toyota bZ4X that has been on sale in the UK since 2021

Used car tests

12 Jul 2026

Audi RS 3 Sportback - front action

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599z15mrjbhknp { display: none !important; }

Car Deal of the Day: Mighty Audi RS 3 hyper hatch for only £425 a month

The RS 3 is a rare breed thanks to its fire-breathing five-pot, and our Deal of the Day for 11 July keeps it affordable

News

11 Jul 2026