Read the definitive Vauxhall Astra 2023 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. What are the most common problems with a used Vauxhall Astra hatchback? Owners are generally happy with their Astras, according to our most recent survey. However, some complained of rattles in Verdict: 2022 Vauxhall Astra. Vauxhall is on a roll at the moment. The latest Corsa has become Britain's best-selling car. The Mokka is one of the most distinctive small crossovers. I had one of those (Opel Astra of course, as I'm german) as my very first car and they are fine. Actually I sold it and bought the latest Astra. They are safe, the ride is fine too and I haven't had much problems with it. Tyranicide. • 11 yr. ago. As long as it's no bigger than a 1.6 for insurance reasons. Is the Vauxhall Astra a good car? The latest Vauxhall Astra provides a greater range of engines and alternative power sources than its rivals, comes well-equipped, and is refined and nice to drive. Vauxhall is keenly aware it needs to get this one right. The Vauxhall Astra has long been one of the company's best-selling models, and arguably its most recognisable over the years, too. Road test editor. Like the eighth-generation version we are about to consider, the Astra Mk1 changed all that. It was also the first compact Vauxhall with front-wheel drive, and to offer a 29 August 2019 Share How we test cars You might be surprised to learn that F1 racer Lance Stroll is mulling the purchase of a Vauxhall Astra. That's a showroom stock Astra, not a BTCC The Vauxhall Astra is a sensible small family car that looks pretty stylish and is even quite good fun to drive, but alternatives are roomier and feel posher inside. Buy or lease the Vauxhall Astra at a price you'll love When we tested this re-engineered MK7 Astra model in 2019, we discovered that we'd forgotten how good this Vauxhall was to drive; if you happen to be familiar with the original version of this 'K'-series seventh generation model, you might not have. t8l9RS.