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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate (2010-2016): owner reviews

“The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a very well rounded family estate car, although isn’t quite up there with the best this class has to offer”

by Richard Ingram
18 Dec 2014
Carbuyer Rating

3.8 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.1 out of 5

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Review 1 of 45

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
As only 6months old I would expect it to be reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
had a problem with the start stop, car would stop then not restart, this happened about 6 times and in 4 of those times i was at traffic lights and nearly had a crash on one of the occasions, i was informed that there had been a recall for the ECU reprograming and it hasnt done it since the reprograming.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems from new
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0 cdti se

Year

2013

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have only driven urban and I am getting minimum 44 mpg/month and maximum 50 mpg/month. It is responsive enough when accelerating, holds the road well when cornering, and gives the driver confidence in all weather conditions. I don't find the engine at all noisy, it drives better than old 3 series BMWs and the information I have given requires considering it has not yet had a full service and has clocked up 37,000 miles since October 2013. It feels light sporty and at the same time comfortable for an Astra and for the size of car surprisingly agile.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.7 cdti

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48.6
Tell us what you think about your car?
horrible noise from engine fuel system that is a known fault with this engine Vauxhall have issued a Technical Service Bulletin 2347 which DOES NOT cure the problem still living with it!!! also alternator belt tensioner fractured, other wise not a bad car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0L Diesel Start stop

Year

2014

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Tell us what you think about your car?
The car has broken down on us twice with problems with the exhaust sensors. Both sensors were replaced by the local main dealer but the problem has reoccurred another three time with the service soon warning appearing on the information screen. A software update has been carried out but does not seem to have solved the problem. Engine temperatures seem to be OK but the exhaust sensors trip on a regular basis.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.7 CDTI Ecoflex

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
My car has been extremely reliable, albeit the fuel consumption is considerably less than claimed by Vauxhall. It is comfortable on long journeys, with good suspension and steering. At 70 mph, the engine is only pulling 2000 RPM, so it is relatively quiet inside the car. The brakes are excellent, and at 50,000 miles, it is still on the original discs and pads. The carrying capacity is excellent. Despite the opinions of the staff at "What Car", it is more than a match for similar estates.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

sri

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
Not a bad car to drive. have got 65mpg plus on a long drive with a light foot, only problem is with brakes new pads and discs.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

51
Tell us what you think about your car?
Not one reliability issue in 37k miles
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No issues
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

31
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problem as of yet
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

diesel

Year

2013

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
I've driven 100,000 miles in two years in this car. On the whole it's been a pleasure to drive with only one or two mechanical problems which are forgiveable considering the mileage. DAB radio and satnav are brilliant. I find the seats very comfortable over long distances. I would buy another one but probably with a spare tyre instead of the inflating kit. Only down side is I've been disappointed with the Vauxhall main dealer service. If that was better I would give 5 stars.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.7 CDTI

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very Reliable. Easy to Drive. Good Acceleration.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.7 CDTI

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very beautiful and practical car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

41
Tell us what you think about your car?
its never let me down
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2012

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
cAN RELY ON IT STARTING EVERYDAY
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
fine in the first 6 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Had a failure on the central locking for the fuel filler cap
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
I comparison with previous company cars, unfortunately poor. New gearbox required, problems with HVAC, digital radio software issues, timing belt problem
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

52
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems with it just trim fitted incorrectly gave air noise
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2litre diesel vauxhall astra sports tourer sri

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

55
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good practical estate with excellent flex-organiser system to keep your boot tidy an secure. It is a superb system and such a simple idea. The car has 3 deadly design flaws in that the cars front A pillar has a huge blind spot, the middle door pillar and finally the rear window is hard to gauge. Coming out of a junction can be tricky. It does not handle as well as a Focus, the Vauxhall is more of a cruiser. The design of the Vauxhall is superb. It had a problem with the stop-start system but was fixed under warranty.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have not had to have anything happen to it since I bought it
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

62
Tell us what you think about your car?
gets me from A to B reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems to date
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems. Everything work as it should.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems in the 5mths of ownership
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems so far in 5 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0 litre diesel SRI

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

58
Tell us what you think about your car?
Having owned estate cars for 30 years I find this the most enjoyable to drive. It has surprising power and is very economical. Very comfortable with supportive seats. Plenty of room in back for three adults and loads of boot space. Main problem with motorway driving is keeping to 70mph as it is so quiet! SRI trim is great. Only downside that I find and does not seem to get mentioned is visibility through front triangular windows by overtaking mirrors is not very good. I had a 2007 Astra Design before this car which I liked but this model far exceeds it!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
It as never failed to start and runs lovely.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems since delivery
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

60
Tell us what you think about your car?
car is reliable enough but has developed intermittant fault with electrics
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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