freddo's review of Vauxhall Astra 1.6 LS 16V

“For the size the Vauxhall Astra 1.6 LS 16v has a...”

★★★★☆

written by freddo on 08/02/2004

Bad Points
Vauxhall have reduced the cambelt change interval to 40,000 miles.

General Comments
For the size the Vauxhall Astra 1.6 LS 16v has a brilliant capacity, helped by the width between the wheelarches ( 1100mm ). Good acceleration and hillclimbing even when loaded, 40mpg average. Rear seats have three full lap and diagonal belts.
No problems in 48,000 miles except for lamp replacements, and a problem where water had caused corrsion around a number plate lamp.