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Used Vauxhall Astra cars for sale

First released in 1980, the Vauxhall Astra is renowned for its family practicality and all-round capabilities. It's a compact family car and one of Vauxhall's most recognisable models.

The model is known as the Opal Astra in Europe, the Saturn Astra in North America and the Vauxhall Astra here in the UK.

It has been available as a hatchback, saloon and estate and evolved over more than eight generations. Available with petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains.

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Still just as popular as it was in the eighties, the Astra won Business Car’s ‘Best Family Car’ award in 2023. In the same year the model also scooped Autocar’s ‘Game Changer’ award. The 'Game Changer' award is given to models which "defied the conventions of their class or set new standards for the rest of the industry to match."


Vauxhall Astra updates and facelifts


The eighth generation of the Vauxhall Astra arrived in 2021 and was the first Vauxhall Astra to be available with a hybrid engine. This generation came with widespread style changes. More cabin technology was also included as standard.


Practicality and style of the car


The Vauxhall Astra is known for being a practical model. The vehicle’s dimensions mean that there’s lots of headroom throughout. The legroom in the back seats is well-suited for smaller passengers. Four adults can travel comfortably over shorter distances.

The Astra measures a length of 4,734mm, which makes it 90mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf. Its width of 1,860mm means the model is 65mm wider than the Volkswagen Golf and 16mm wider than the Ford Focus. This extended length and width helps the Vauxhall Astra offer plenty by way of boot space, with 422 litres on offer. This is larger than the 375 litres offered in the Ford Focus and 380 litres in the Volkswagen Golf. It's one of the largest spaces in its vehicle class. Fold the rear seats down to create 1,339 litres – enough for a large number of bags.

The Vauxhall Astra is also a capable towing car. Entry-level engines like the 1.2-litre petrol unit are capable of towing a maximum braked capacity of up to 1,250kg.


Running costs

The Vauxhall Astra comes with reasonable running costs. Its insurance group range runs from 7 to 24, which is lower than the Volkswagen Golf’s 14 to 27 range.

The Vauxhall Astra’s annual road tax sits at £180, which is typical for this vehicle class. By comparison, the Volkswagen Golf’s road tax also comes to £180 per year.


How a used Vauxhall Astra drives


A range of different petrol, diesel and hybrid engines are available with a Vauxhall Astra. In the petrol lineup, the entry-level option is a 1.0-litre EcoFLEX engine that generates 103bhp. It can accelerate from 0-62mph in just over 10.5 seconds. It has a fuel economy of up to 64.2mpg.

There is a 1.2-litre petrol unit available that can be configured to produce either 109bhp or 129bhp. The former option goes from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds while returning up to 54.3mpg. The latter also returns 54.3mpg while going from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds. There is another version of the 1.2-litre engine that generates 144bhp. This engine goes from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds while returning 54.3mpg.

There is also a 1.4-litre engine that is available in three power outputs: 98bhp, 123bhp and 147bhp. The 98bhp option goes from 0-62mph in around 12.6 seconds and returns up to 52.3mpg. The 123bhp option goes from 0-62mph in just over 8.6 seconds with up to 52.3mpg. The 147bhp unit gets to 62mph in around eight seconds and returns up to 51.4mpg.

In the diesel range, there is a 1.5-litre engine that outputs 103bhp, 120bhp or 130bhp depending on which variant your model comes with. The 103bhp unit goes from 0-62mph in just over 10.2 seconds and returns 65.7mpg. The 120bhp option gets to 62mph in around 10 seconds with up to 64.2mpg. The 130bhp option gets to 62mph in 9.7 seconds and returns up to 65.7mpg.

The 1.6-litre CDTi engine is available in four outputs. The 108bhp option accelerates to 62mph in around 11 seconds and returns up to 85.6mpg. The 136bhp option gets to 62mph in 10 seconds with up to 74.3mpg. The 160bhp option gets to 62mph in 8.1 seconds with 68.9mpg. This engine is also available in a turbocharged option, which gets it to 62mph in just over 7.3 seconds. It has an economy of up to 46.3mpg.

The Vauxhall Astra is also available with a plug-in hybrid option. The first option is a 178bhp unit, powered by a turbocharged 148bhp petrol engine. This goes from 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds. Its economy is quoted up to 200mpg. This same hybrid engine can also output 222bhp, taking it from 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds while returning up to 256mpg.


Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.


2022 - onwards

Engine Official WLTP MPG
1.6 PHEV 256.0 mpg

Features you can expect in a Vauxhall Astra

Interior


The Vauxhall Astra is known for the practicality and design quality of its cabin. Many of the surfaces of the interior are soft-touch plastics. You’ll also find tactile chrome strips on the dashboard and multifunctional steering wheel, adding a welcome contrast. Choose the Ultimate trim and you’ll enjoy ergonomically designed front seats. These seats have electric adjustability and lumbar support.

In the driving seat, you’ll benefit from wrap-around cockpit design. It puts all the model’s key features at your fingertips. The Vauxhall Astra’s infotainment is provided through a ten-inch colour touchscreen on the centre console. This system runs on Vauxhall’s Pure Panel Pro system, providing clear graphics and fast loading. It also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as voice recognition software. You’ll also find contrasting piano key buttons along the bottom of this screen. These can quickly take you to the system’s key features.

You’ll find another ten-inch display on the instrument cluster. This display features key information about your drive. Information includes your fuel and charge level, speed, driving mode and infotainment information.


Technology


To help keep you safe on the go, the Vauxhall Astra comes with the company’s PureSense safety kit as standard. This system comes with a lane keep assist system that also features a lane departure warning. There is speed sign recognition that lets you know of changes in the speed limit. A driver drowsiness alert is also featured which detects deviations in your driving. Additionally, an automatic emergency braking system is included. This can detect pedestrians and cyclists ahead of you, even in low-light conditions.


Safety


Crash safety experts, Euro NCAP, awarded the Vauxhall Astra a four-star safety rating. Receiving an adult safety score of 80% and a child safety score of 82%. It comes with front and side airbags and a seatbelt reminder, pretensioner and load limiter. There are also two ISOFIX points in the rear outer seats. From storage to speed, systems and safety, the Vauxhall Astra offers it all.


Trims available on the Vauxhall Astra

  • Astra SRi
  • Astra SRi Nav
  • Astra SRi VX-Line
  • Astra SRi VX-Line Nav
  • Astra GS Line
  • Astra GS
  • Astra Tech Line
  • Astra Tech Line Nav
  • Astra Business Edition Nav
  • Astra Design
  • Astra Excite
  • Astra Griffin Edition
  • Astra Elite
  • Astra Elite Nav
  • Vauxhall Astra Energy
  • Vauxhall Astra SE
  • Vauxhall Astra Ultimate

    • The Astra is also available as a GTC or VXR.


    Frequently asked questions

    Q. How much does a used Vauxhall Astra cost?

    A. We have 156 used Vauxhall Astra cars in stock ranging from £5998 to £27,998.

    Q. How many MPG does the Vauxhall Astra get?

    A. The Vauxhall Astra MPG varies from 0 mpg to 79 mpg.

    Q. How much is car tax for a used Vauxhall Astra?

    A. The Vauxhall Astra car tax ranges from £20 to £195 per year for the models in stock.

    Q. What is the average mileage on a used Vauxhall Astra?

    A. The average mileage on a used Vauxhall Astra in stock is 9816 miles.

    Q. Which transmission options are available with the Vauxhall Astra?

    A. Currently in stock, the Vauxhall Astra is available in Automatic, Manual.

    Q. What different fuel types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

    A. Of the Vauxhall Astra used cars in stock, they are available in the following fuel types: Diesel, Electric, Petrol, Petrol Hybrid, Petrol Plug-in Hybrid.

    Q. What are the most popular engine sizes in the Vauxhall Astra?

    A. The most popular engine sizes in the Vauxhall Astra we have in stock are 1.2 litres, , 1.4 litres.

    Q. What are the most popular colours in the Vauxhall Astra range?

    A. The Vauxhall Astra is available in various colours. The most popular we have in stock are White, Blue, Silver

    Our range of Vauxhall Astra trims

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    * MPG figures are obtained in laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles. Please be aware they’re not intended to represent real world efficiency.