2015 Vauxhall Astra GTC Limited Edition 2.0 CDTi from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Good looking little car, try one!
Faults:
Turbo pipe split (common, cheap and easy repair).
Oil leak, have not found out where it's coming from yet. But not significant, no top up required, very small leak.
Cam-belt + water-pump changed. Water-pump was leaking.
Slight judder from the clutch.
Brakes grinding, new pads due soon. Pedals also looking very worn.
General Comments:
The Astra GTC is an amazing looking car. Limited Edition gets massive wheels and some extras over other models.
Very good to drive. 2.0 CDTi - Not the fastest engine in the range and it is rather noisy and unrefined. It does however have reasonable tax and insurance costs, and always seems to do 50 MPG +, so cannot complain.
Bright red, looks amazingly modern for a nine year old car.
Quite spacious inside. Ride a bit harsh, but that's probably due to those big wheels. Quality wise actually quite comparable to my old Audi A3, yes it is that good.
You can get an Astra GTC pretty cheap now, they are well worth a look. Make sure you only buy a looked after original car with full history however, avoid abused examples, there are lots of modded Astras out there on the used market, and they are usually modified by people who do not know what they are doing!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th July, 2024
9th Mar 2024, 15:02
Doubt the 1.4 petrol could get 46 mpg on average! I have the 1.6 and it really struggles for anything near 40 mpg. A friend has a Corsa with a 1.4 and it is a lighter car and he still only gets 38 - 42 at best. Petrol Vauxhalls from this time seem to be heavy on fuel! Even the diesels are not as good as other in the same class.
Still, simple and reliable cars though if looked after.