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Vauxhall Astra variants
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Total cash price £19,599. Borrowing £17,639 with a £1,960 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.

48 monthly payments
£307.03
Fixed interest rate
11.9%
Total amount payable
£25,917.54
Cost of credit
£6,318.54
Optional final payment
£9,220.00
Purchase fee
£10.00
Annual mileage limit
6000 miles

Why buy a used Vauxhall Astra?

The latest Vauxhall Astra cuts a much sharper form than many of its predecessors, with the brand's distinctive 'visor' front end and lots of horizontal lines in its bodywork. Brand-new models have been getting pricier thanks to the arrival of plug-in-hybrid and fully electric options, but substantial discounts on the used market mean these versions represent fantastic value for money for the car's second owner. You'll find both city-friendly hatchback and more practical estate models on sale.

Popular Vauxhall Astra trims for sale at Motorpoint

Design trim kicks off the range with alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, climate control, cruise control, all-round parking sensors, auto lights and wipers, and an infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

GS gets larger alloy wheels and a sportier body kit, plus dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats and a 360º parking camera.

Ultimate is at the top of the range with a heated, soundproofed windscreen, Alcantara upholstery, a panoramic sunroof and wireless phone charging. There's also GSe, which is exclusive to PHEV models and includes most of Ultimate trim along with Koni-branded sports suspension.

Owning a used Vauxhall Astra

A used Vauxhall Astra will be very easy to live with. All Astra models have a clear focus on refinement and composure on the road, which translates to an easy driving experience that lets you cover many miles without felling fatigued. Running costs should be low across the board too, with all engines in the range delivering strong fuel economy – even the sporty GSe model uses a plug-in-hybrid engine for seriously impressive mpg figures. Replacement parts should be affordable and widely available across the Stellantis group. Read our full Vauxhall Astra review to find out what it's like to live with.

Other models you may be interested in

The Astra is mechanically related to the Peugeot 308 and 408, as well as the Citroen C5 X, which all offer a slightly different take on the theme. Outside the Stellantis group, there's cars like the Mazda 3, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Kia Ceed to consider. See our picks for the best hatchbacks on sale.

Why buy from Motorpoint?

Vauxhall Astra FAQs

In the UK, the Astra comes in two versions – a five-door hatchback and a five-door Sports Tourer estate, with the latter having a larger boot.

Buyers looking at nearly new Astras are likely to come across pre and post-facelift cars. Pre-facelift cars first launched in 2015 and continued on sale until the end of 2019. Facelifted cars arrived in 2020 but changes were extremely minimal so it can be quite tricky to tell the two apart. The only real visual difference is the front grille, where pre-facelift cars have two chrome bars either side of the badge that meet at the edges, while post-facelift cars have single chrome bars flanking the badge in a wing-like pattern.

The Astra is a little less than 4.4 metres long, which is roughly in line with other cars in this class. It measures up a few millimetres longer than the Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 308, but a hair shorter than the Ford Focus. The Astra Sports Tourer estate is around 4.7 metres long – again, within a few millimetres of the respective Golf, Focus and 308 estate models.

Despite its relatively city-friendly footprint, the Astra scores well for practicality. Five adults can fit in reasonable comfort, although elbow room in the back seats is in short supply. The rear doors also open wide, so belting in children or their car seats is slightly less of a pain. Cargo room is also generous with a usefully square load area and a ribbed boot floor to stop items rolling about.

Engine choices for the Astra lineup were updated at the end of 2019. All choices are decent so you just need to decide how much performance and what fuel type you'd like.

Vauxhall doesn't have the best reputation for long-term reliability but newer Astras use engines that are also found in various Citroen and Peugeot models – so these engines are well-tested, and they seem to be generally reliable. The majority of nearly new Astra buyers won't come across problems but, if you'd like total peace of mind, consider taking out an extended warranty.

The Astra is a good-value family hatchback that offers lots of space, lots of tech and economical petrol and diesel engines. It's great at long-distance journeys and inner-city commutes, so it's worth considering if you're also looking at cars like the Ford Focus and Kia Ceed.

Yes, the majority of Vauxhall Astras can tow a small caravan. The exact figure depends on the engine and body style you choose – the estate can't tow as much as the hatchback – but the current 1.2-litre petrol can manage a braked trailer weighing up to 1,350kg and the 122hp 1.5-litre diesel with a manual gearbox manages up to 1,450kg. Astras with the older 1.6-litre diesel can tow up to 1,700kg.

Yes, all petrol-powered Vauxhall Astras produced since January 2000 can safely run on E10 fuel.

Yes, the Vauxhall Astra has Isofix child-seat mounting points on the outer rear seats. It's been a legal requirement to have Isofix points since 2012, so all cars manufactured since then will definitely have Isofix points.