Vauxhall

Astra (1991 - 2004)

FREE guide exposes faults on this car!

Before you buy a Vauxhall Astra (1991 - 2004) there are 22 common faults or wear items that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on this specific model everyday, has identified:

• 8 engine check(s) to make
• 2 interior item(s) that you need to ensure work
• 3 wear item(s) to spot on the suspension
• 2 area(s) on the bodywork to inspect
• 7 official recall(s) that should have been completed

Our three-stage process makes it easy (even if you know nothing about cars) to spot these potential problems. For each fault we tell you:

1. What to look for (this is written so that it is easy to understand even if you know nothing about cars)
2. What it means if you find the fault
3. What to do (here we give you the streetwise options)

Here is just one example check for the Vauxhall Astra (1991 - 2004):

What to look for
Check the service book and old invoices to establish that the cam belt has been changed at the correct intervals. On most engines this is 40,000 miles or 4 years.

What it means (if you find this fault)
If the cam belt isn't changed on time, it will fail and seriously damage the engine, costing up to £1,200 to repair. The intervals vary from engine to engine so check with a local garage.

What to do (your options)
If in any doubt about when the cam belt was changed, ensure the cam belt, rollers and tensioners are all changed before driving the car anywhere. A cam belt change should cost around £250.

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The guide has pictures and diagrams to make it easy to recognise more technical parts of the car and complete the checks.

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The guide covers all this model's major variations, including the different specifications, engine sizes and body shapes (including saloons, hatchbacks, estates and coupes if relevant).

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