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Vauxhall Astra Review (2009-) (2008 May)
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"Gosh, is that the new Astra?" For 5 years or more I have been telling anyone who will listen that Vauxhall Astras are as well made as Volkswagen Golfs. But sadly for Vauxhall Britain’s mainstream car buyers appear to fall into two c... Vauxhall Astra Review (2009-)
Vauxhall Astra Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Vauxhall Astra was new… (Feb 25 2004) WHEN Vauxhall launches its new Astra in May it will mark the start of a concerted campaign designed to put the UK division of General Motors in pole position in the British car mar... Vauxhall Astra Review
Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.7 CTDi (2010 Sep)
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PERHAPS one of the biggest surprises of the last year or so has been the new Vauxhall Astra.Now in its sixth generation, the Astra has raised the bar in the family car market sector, not with a radical restyle but a considered and thoughtful developm... Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.7 CTDi
Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6T (2011 Feb)
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THE Vauxhall Astra is seen as one of those benchmark vehicles by which many others tend to be judged.In part it’s down to the model’s huge popularity with fleet buyers, whether badged as a Vauxhall in the UK or an Opel elsewhere.It’s therefore import... Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6T
Vauxhall Astra ecoFlex (2010 Oct)
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IF ever you needed an added incentive to buy a new Vauxhall Astra just take a look at the tax disc on the windscreen of the new ecoFlex model.On the line which says how much you will pay for the annual vehicle excise licence you will find: £ NIL.Yes,... Vauxhall Astra ecoFlex
I love Vauxhall Astras (2008 May)
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My first car was an inherited Astra and in a freak mechanical failure it nearly killed me. My family have owned several Astras and I even serviced one once. Even though I have a lot of emotional attachment to the mark I thought I had moved on from my... I love Vauxhall Astras
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 T Sri (2011 Apr)
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IF ever there was an example of honest workhorse blossoming into cutting edge thoroughbred it’s the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.The old Astra Estate it replaced just before the turn of the year was a solid, trustworthy foreman that got down to the n... Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 T Sri
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 1.7 CDTi (2010 Sep)
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WHILE us blokes are usually more concerned with how fast a car will go, how sporty it looks and how many gadgets are crammed inside – our good ladies often judge a motor on somewhat different criteria.This fact was heartily reinforced recently when t... Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 1.7 CDTi
Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Edition (2010 Dec)
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WITH the next generation Astra VXR still under wraps Vauxhall has launched a kind of farewell version of the current model in the shape of the Arctic Edition.Based on the previous generation Astra, rather than the current one, it might be starting to... Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Edition
Astra offers such good looks (2010 Jun)
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I LOVE the style of the latest Vauxhall Astra. It’s a cracking looker from every angle – and that goes just as much for the five-door hatch as the three-door ‘coupe’.But the 1.6 petrol I’ve been driving is a bit slow and the engine is not really stro... Astra offers such good looks
Astra a brilliant all round hatch (2010 Sep)
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THE latest Vauxhall Astra has upped the game across the board in the small family hatch market.It’s not obviously better than its predecessor except in comfort, but still seems to have set new standards.I’ve just driven the 1.6 SRi turbo petrol and i... Astra a brilliant all round hatch
Astra offers plenty of choice (2012 Apr)
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CHECK out prices in advance and never pay over the odds for cars such as the Vauxhall Astra.Like Fords and Peugeots, they are everywhere you look and there’s always another one just as good just around the corner.There are hundreds to choose from i... Astra offers plenty of choice
Used Vauxhall Astra expert price & buying advice (2009 Oct)
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What they said when new (2004) “Launched as a five door hatch, the new Astra will also be available as a three door, an estate, and a coupe-cabriolet with a trendy foldaway hardtop. This fifth generation Astra brings new style to the market a... Used Vauxhall Astra expert price & buying advice
Vauxhall Astra (2010 ) Estate (2011 Sep)
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My Mum’s red Astra (a special edition Starburst on an H Plate) was stolen and torched. I couldn’t help but think about it as I drove around in the test car, a bright red Sports Tourer Astra 1.4 Sri. And that was before someone smashed ... Vauxhall Astra (2010 ) Estate
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi SE (2010 May)
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WITH dozens of engine types, along with spec and trim levels galore to choose from there has to be a Vauxhall Astra to suit every need and the latest models even boast outstanding economy too.Although it’s not exactly cheap, rolling in at £21,290 (£2... Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi SE

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Vauxhall Astra News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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Astra problem & alternatives (2008 Jan)
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Please can you tell me if it is economical to buy a small car with automatic transmission and diesel fuel. I have a Vauxhall Astra 1993, it starts well but there is a ticking noise that increases with the running & goes away after a couple of mi... Astra problem & alternatives
New turbo Astra from Vauxhall (2011 Feb)
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A NEW model has joined Vauxhall’s Astra range offering levels of standard equipment and trim not usually seen outside the options list.Starting at just £18,110 for the 140 bhp 1.4-litre turbo model, the ES Tech comes as standard with a CD500 sat nav ... New turbo Astra from Vauxhall
Vauxhall Astra Twin Top Buying Advice (2010 Apr)
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What’s it like to live with? My first car was an inherited Astra and in a freak mechanical failure it nearly killed me. Even though I have a lot of emotional attachment to the mark I thought I had moved on from my Astra days. It turns out they... Vauxhall Astra Twin Top Buying Advice
New Vauxhall Astras entering used car market (2010 Jan)
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New Vauxhall Astras entering used car market – opportunity for used car buyers on older model  We estimate that there are roughly 2,000 used Vauxhall Astras for sale at garages around the UK at anyone time. With the arrival of an all-new ... New Vauxhall Astras entering used car market
Style and speed for revamped Astra (2012 Jun)
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THE Vauxhall Astra’s success as the best selling British-built car in the UK is being underpinned with a smart new look for both the Sports Tourer and hatchback models.And the company is also introducing the most powerful non-VXR Astra in the shape o... Style and speed for revamped Astra

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Used Vauxhall Astra Prices

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Used Vauxhall Astra Fault Guide

Before you buy a used Vauxhall Astra you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the Vauxhall Astra that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the Vauxhall Astra everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the Vauxhall Astra suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the Vauxhall Astra.

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