Vauxhall back in 2006 - 2013 actually made really good cars, that still only look 3 or 4 years old even when they're 14 years old. My Mum's Corsa runs so quietly it's like it's brand new, the seats are really comfy & it feels well built. I've never understood why people dismiss Vauxhall/Opel cars when Audi's for example have plastic interior trim peeling off at a similar age.

I've got a 14 plate elite 2.0cdti. Done almost 100k miles in 7 years. Brilliant car to drive and cannot fault it. 👌

my dad just bought a 2015 facelift version of this car. i was surprised how well the design has held up today, especially from the front. It’s quiet and great to drive

Another brilliant review from JJ always informative and interesting ❤️

I have the 1,4 turbo with 120 hp for 6 years now. I got it used back in 2017 and it is a 2012 model. Your review is really spot on about this car. It is a pleasant car to drive, really comfortable and trust worthy on the road. It is a heavy car so the 1.4 120 - 140 hp motors are just about right. The version you drive is a little underpowered. The only bad thing is the manual gearbox, it is not smooth enough and it can go wrong resulting a costly repair. Apart from that, it has a look that still looks nice today and on the road it is so much better than the new fiesta my wife got. Sure it is a different class but it still means something. Cruising at 100 - 140 kph is the sweet spot for this car, you can cover a distance and it won't tire you.

Nice video. Had a 1.6 petrol non turbo SRi Astra J for 4 yrs. Felt a bit heavy and sluggish for a 1.6, not an exciting drive but comfortable long-distance cruiser. Seats were very comfortable and driving position excellent and was well put together and never gave me any trouble. Interior did feel a bit more premium than some of its rivals. Mine was a pre registered car that I picked up for peanuts relative to list price and it turned out to be a good reliable buy. I liked it so much I traded it in for it's sportier GTC cousin which was equally comfortable with very similar interior and seats but was a much more engaging drive.

Fairly new subscriber here. I bought last year this Astra 2015 plate with over 84k. I was so impressed with the condition of it , both inside and out , very comfortable and nice to drive , that i was sold. Nearly one year later and with just under 90k , still feels as good as before. Agree with the engine 1.4 , not the fastest (1.6 not much better) , so you have to be patient 😅Overall a good affordable and reliable car. Keep up the good work 👍👍

Nice to see a honest review of a opel/vauxhall…sick of hearing the same old crap about cheap plastic this and complete slating of the brand..I currently own a 13 reg astra elite 2.0l 165 bhp,full leather etc…..good on fuel,comfortable and enough power to surprise a few people,I love it but I don’t think I’ll be buying a Peugeot in vauxhall clothing in the future

Thanks for your reviews! I owned an Astra J 1.6 petrol for 3.5 years and currently own an Astra K 1.4T petrol. I find the engine on the K superior, probably helped out by the less weight. However, I found the Astra J to have better build quality overall. It just felt more solid in pretty much all respects. The seats were also more comfortable and supportive. it felt more planted on the motorway. I do miss the J in many areas but overall I prefer the interior and exterior styling and performance of the K.

Thanks for a video on quite literally the same car as mine, engine, trim, colour, alloys haha. Couple of things in favour of the 1.4, a lot less to go wrong than the turbo Astras, access is fantastic given the teeny block in a big engine bay, and it’s chain driven unlike the 1.6 and the diesels. Bought mine with higher mileage than yours as my budget was limited, but has been serviced on the button every year and hopefully will be reliable for a good while yet. Enjoyed the video 👍

Great review JJ(s)!

Another great review JJ👍

Thanks for the review! I have had my 2012 Opel Astra J for five years now and it has been pretty reliable since (now sitting at 147000km/91000 miles). I have the 1.4 turbo (140hp) and this engine fits the car perfectly in my opinion, especially since I do most of my driving on the autobahn. Maintenance wise there have been a few expensive repairs like the waterpump, or the manual gearbox, which started making noises at around 39000 miles. Apart from that I still like my Astra J and find it to be a rather handsome car, even today.

Another enjoyable video JJ. Would certainly recommend test driving the Astra GTC. Had an SRi 1.4 Turbo petrol for a couple of years. Great build quality, extremely comfortable to drive and the handling was superb. Only downside were the enormous doors and it certainly was a heavy beast. Changed it last year for an Astra K 1.4 SRi petrol VX Line. Really happy with it and so much lighter to drive although build quality not so good in my opinion.

Nice solid dependable car. Great review 👍👍

I had Astra J 1.6 SRI and I pretty much agree with your assessment. The 1.6 was slow and thirsty, which was probably down to the weight. But it handled and rode really well, just as good as Focus' I have driven. My biggest compliant was the physical size, it is huge and the shallow windows and fat bottom made it really difficult to park. Sadly I wrote it off but I can confirm it is very good in a crash. I replaced it with a Mokka 1. 4 turbo 4x4 SE .I can imagine that engine would really suit the Astra J as it is a torquey punchy unit. My Mokka has the adaptive headlights with main beam assist and they are fabulous, particularly on dark country roads in North Yorkshire where I live. The superbly comfortable heated seats and steering wheel are lovely too. Only the small boot and road noise let's it down. The 18 inch wheels might be responsible for the latter however.

Thanks for another good video.👍I have owned two Astra Js, and I agree that the weight of the car makes it feel very well planted and gives it a good ride quality. The 1.6 turbo petrol engine gave decent but not exiting performance, but was a little thirsty. I think the 1.6 turbo was a good engine choice for a low mileage driver, with the purchase cost being less than any of the diesel variants. Given that, it's surprising how few they sold with this engine. I test drove the 2.0 diesel version and found that to be quick but too noisy.

great review ive got astra j 2.0 cdti elite 13 reg 165hp never let me down in 5 years great cars

Just purchased a 2013 1.7 CDTI. Love it so far!

I have an Opel Astra J (2010) 1.4T (14NET) 6 speed manual, which I've had for 8 years. At time of writing this, it is June 2024 and while there are some minor "wear" issues, I agree fully with all the points in this review, as I daily drive this vehicle with in comfort with little hassle and (IMO) in great style too (even when compared with newer cars). Tech notes: My particular vehicle is fitted with LED day running lights, adaptive forward lighting system (Xenon) and Flex Ride suspension with Sport and Tour modes (all from factory). Repair notes: I have had issues with the cooling system (thermostat, water pump, expansion tank, and associated plumbing) - but luckily, is affordable (and easy) to repair yourself. The expansion tank and related plumbing especially is known to fail, but once those are taken care of, it's plain sailing from there on. Great review.

I do agree with all of this. I love my 2013 Sports Tourer. I only bought it because it came up locally and was cheap. It's taken me down to Spain and back three times, and has cost pennies to run day to day. Apart from a broken rear spring which came up on an MOT, the only money I've needed to spend has been on consumables. It isn't powerful, not with the 1.7 diesel, but it's economical and good for what it is, the torque is in the right place for overtaking. The handling is good, although it could do with a bit more feel. One surprising thing is the road-holding, and I noticed that often Top Gear would remark about the grip of their "Reasonably Priced Car" Astra J. If the mood takes you, you can really hustle it along. The original owner specced 17 inch wheels, and I've treated it to a set of Michelins all around. I've got a 2003 Cooper S as well, and of course that's much quicker and more agile, but in terms of sheer mechanical grip the Astra isn't far short, Yeah, so, like I said, I love my Astra J

Recently bought a 62 plate SRI 1.6 petrol just over 50k mileage and well looked after. Had one as a courtesy car after somebody wrote off my old car (they forgot how to give way at a roundabout and crashed into the side of my old car). Was pretty impressed with the courtesy car Astra I had for a few weeks so I decided to go out and buy one. Decent car for a small motorway then into a town centre commute everyday. Don’t get me wrong they’re no Ferrari but I find the Astra Js tend to do their job well and are pretty comfortable for an everyday driver.

Got mine (11 plate 2.0cdti manual 5dr sri nav) in 2012 with 6k miles. Still going with 164k miles, one new clutch at 160k, one new fuel rail 140k and locking fuel cap. Other than that, tyres, servicing, brakes. Its still a great car, just have lots of stone chips from mostly motorway driving in 6th gear.

I own Opel Astra J 1.6 16V naturally aspirated gasoline engine, and also in sedan version for over a year. My Astra is 2015, last year before Astra K. Overall I am very happy with the car. Engine is sluggish and thirsty, but cheap maintanance, cheap parts, overall reliability, quite and refined engine, great equipment, very spacious and comfortable. I would always recommend Opel/Vauxhall Astra as a used car. I really can't complain about it. Trunk boot is really big 460 liters, rear seats has lot of space for knees, head etc. For drivers who are looking for a solid, well built and quiet relaxing family car, Astra J Sedan is pretty good car.

I own a GTC. The only snag I find are the doors filling up with water. The lowest part of the doors are at the front but the drain holes are at the rear of the doors. This is true of the Astra as well (H, J and K). I had thought of drilling holes in the front of the doors but I park it with the nose facing uphill on my drive, which helps.

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Bought my astra J two weeks ago. Lovely little car to pop to work with.

I have a Astra Active 2012 Limited Edition silver colour with 18 inch wheels black colour, original from factory, I would not change for a new car, I just love it. Got it with 8000 and after 7 years it is with 49000 so still after 12 years still driving great,

Great review! I have had a 2011 1.6t Astra for four years now and I quite like it. It’s a great allrounder which drives well both on highways and in town. It’s a decent size, mine is fairly brisk and I love the bi-xenon headlamps, especially the curve feature. Looks great too, non-car people think it’s way younger than 13 years old. I dislike the seat though, but I’m spoiled since my previous car was a SAAB. The Astra is also pretty heavy, so fuel consumption is only alright. Reliability so far has been average but on the whole I like it and plan on keeping it a few more years.

I’ve got the SRi, 1.6 litre petrol version and honestly your review would be pretty much identical to yours JJ (apart from the performance mine can fly😅) I love everything about it but what I wish they would have done is make the general car care easier for example replacing headlights is a horror!😂😂 but honestly this is a spot on review mate!

Hey there I was lucky enough to get an Astra J 1.4 Turbo - 2014, with the 6 spd manual with 13000 km on it, from a dealer! Now 2years later and on 75000km, I agree that its a relaxing car, and yes the clutch I also find a bit stiff. Mine is the Essentia, so everything black no sliver highlights inside. Overall an amazing car!

Have a 1.6t sidi 200hp GTC. 7 years old never gone wrong, nice to drive, decent power engine & pretty. Noice

I have a 2015 astra J elite and its my first car and its wonderful, the elite version has power folding mirrors heated seats full leather full electric windows lumbar support ambient lighting its amazing. Great cruiser

best Astra J (retro-) review ever...EVER!!!!!

I have a 2012 1,4T Astra J, been in my family since 2014 and I just bought it from my parents this year. It's a great car, for its size it's surprisingly nice on the motorway as well due to the 6 speed manual, where the sixth speed let's you go quite fast without the engine getting loud. My previous car was a 2003 Golf with a 5 speed manual, it was not very nice on the motorway as at 120 kph the engine was running at 4000 RPM even in fifth. The Astra could do 4000 RPM at 120 in fourth, and it has two more gears after that! One thing to note about the sixth gear though is that you need to go quite fast before you can really use it, the national speed limit here is 80 kph and at that speed you really need to downshift into fifth in moderately steep uphills, which can be annoying. But at 100 or 120 kph the sixth gear is lovely. It has had very few issues so far in its whole history, it had a major (1500€) transmission job done at 70k but that's about it. The only real problem, that seems to be common among these cars, is the seat heating mat breaking. The driver's seat mat was already replaced once in I believe 2017 and it's currently broken again, been for something like two years. It's not a big deal though since it still works, it just overheats on 3 bars and turns itself off in 5 or so minutes. But it heats just fine, I'm not going to get it replaced anytime soon as it is quite expensive and would probably break again in a few years. Mine is also quite bare bones like yours in the video, it doesn't have automatic A/C or the fancier infotainment system, but it does have electric windows in the rear too. And, my favorite thing about it, the steering wheel heater! In cold Finnish winters it's a marvel, it actually heats the wheel super quickly, allowing you to drive it without gloves. If you turn it on when you start the car, by the time you're done scraping the ice off of it, the wheel is nice and warm already. And while I'm talking about cold winters, I do have to mention that it's great having a car that is reliable to start even in extremely cold temperatures. I've had to cold start it a couple of times without pre-heating the engine in temperatures of -30°C, and not once has it needed more than one attempt to start. Overall I'm super happy with the car, the only cons I can think of are the seat heater issues, moderately high fuel consumption for its size when driving very short trips of 1-5km, it might consume up to 9 l/100km, and even on country road travel it can only go below 6 l/100km with the A/C off, so only in the winter. The sound system is also mediocre, if I recall correctly my parents had the speakers on it upgraded when they bought it in 2014 but it didn't help at all, the bottleneck seems to be the radio unit. I might look into changing it along with the infotainment system, but I haven't checked the prices, I'm not going to spend four figures on that.

I've recently just purchased an Astra J. The 1.4 petrol turbo model on a 63 plate. My only gripe is the boot space and H/P which I miss from my 2010 model Santa Fe. But, the rest of the car I love. Having previously had 3 Astra H's and loved them. Then getting this J model, I'm smiling again

I have had 3 of these, 1.6 elite petrol, 1.6cdti gt tech line and I now have a 2.0cdti sri, great solid cars, mines in 119k and doesn't have any wear and tear except for the heated steering wheel

Got one now, and I love it. For this pensioner. A 2011 16. Petrol

I couldnt agree more with the entire review, its bang on the money. Mine is a 2112 - J model Astra 1.6 Estate (Tourer) too. Its never had an advisory on the MOT yet it has done 112,000. It is a heavy car but the steering and brake tech more than cover this. best brakes ever. Inside its a quality feel, what you would expect from a much more expensive car. I also have the 'liquid Platinam' dash and door trim. It has no sat nav so good job my phone does. The exterior is easy on the eye also. Since owning it Ive only bought a new ignition power pack, otherwise its been no problem at all, sweet sounding engine, though it needs another 200cc, faultless geerbox, smoot ride. Over all 9/10. Plus Vauxhall parts are common and reasonable. Class 12 insurance and £190 Road Tax. 45 mpg so fairly cheap to run for a big heavy car. Im usually lucky buying cars, and this one was defo no exception.

I regretfully am moving on my 2015 Astra J SRi 1.6 non turbo hatchback. I need an estate and more space so moving onto a K Sports Tourer. Although the 1.6na is heavy and not the quickest, my goodness you have reliability in spades. That engine essentially dates back to the 90s so solid and parts a plenty. Super comfortable in SRi spec. Well equipped too. Owned for 3 years and I have had Astras back to the Astra F, it was the best for me. Hope the K will be good to me……

I’ve brought and sold over 20 of these Astra J’s common problems are BCM and steering motor which needs programming when replacing. But a good seller.

Great video JJ ! I had a Astra j 2.0 cdti SRi absolutely loved it I now have a astra k 1.4 150 elite, I would say the j felt that little more solid in its ride and perhaps had the slight edge on quality, for example my k has done 51,000 miles and already the leather is pealing off the top half of the steering wheel never experienced anything like that on the j, the k also seems a bit more rattly over bumps. But where the k wins some points back for me is in its handling and also it's styling it definitely looks a fair bit sharper in my opinion.

My 2011 J 1.4t is a hand-me-down from my mom with 55k miles and pretty much pristine, good feeling car and seems damn sturdy. The MPG for some reason is not very good, on 6th gear highway driving at 70mph i get roughly 34 uk mpg. Also on stock 16inch all seasons the car had pretty sluggish steering and bad wet stability, i got new 17inch rims and fresh set of michelin cc2’s and put in 15% air higher pressure then standard and that really transformed the car for better. It feels much lighter!

Hi I am looking to buy Astra. But confused between 1.4 and 1.6. can someone give good and bad about both engine. In terms of fuel consumption how much both cars can give. What is the used car fair price in market. When should we change timing kit in both engines

I have a 62 reg 1.7 cdti. Great car use it every day and tow a caravan on hols.

I have just purchased my partner a 2015 2.0cdti sri with the nice vx line styling, plenty of power, we came from a pre facelift astra j 1.6 petrol and it was a struggle driving that thing up hills and on motorways

Quite late, but I bought a 2013 GTC two years ago and I loved it so much I bought a 2012 OPC this year because the 1.4LT didn't quite have enough poke. I was finding myself in sketchy situations without enough power on the highway. They're both brilliant, i've had some dramas with the 1.4LT but it was just maintenance the previous owner didn't do and passed on to the next owner (New valve cover, new throttle manifold). The only issue it has now is a wiring harness problem where the start stop doesn't work and I get a U1516 error code, it yells at me to get it serviced every time I turn it on. Biggest issue with that is I can't figure it out on my own, no one on forums knows either and Holden themselves have absolutely zero clue too. My OPC has an issue with the F40 gearbox, second gear pops out. Its a common problem but one to be aware of and this ones start stop does actually work. Otherwise its in mechanically good shape. Probably needs a clutch tho. The coupe feels really cool, has a real sports car vibe to the interior despite being a mid-range hatch. The GTC rides a bit high for my liking for such a low roofline, the OPC's seats fix that a fair bit. Its a wonderful highway cruiser, really comfortable with a decent ride. Chassis wise the thing that surprised me the most is that compared to a Holden Cruze of the same year the GTC's front end is so much more reactive to your inputs, it doesn't wash out anywhere near as much. Mid range torque one the 1.4LT is quite decent, initial pick up is a bit slow though, the 2.0LT in the OPC fixes all of that. The GTC had a really easy engine to work on, I've done all the maintenance in the last two years myself. Very roomy to get tools in and around. Haven't had to do anything on the OPC yet. My GTC only has 75k km on it, with my OPC just ticking over 100k km. GTC has a crack all the way through the front facia that only really stands out on the silver bits but other than that wear in general is really really good, not even the soft touch plastics have rubbed off around the power window controls. One thing to keep in mind with the coupe style is that the doors are extremely wide, so getting in and out of tight spaces can be a bit of a bother. All in all I'd highly recommend one of these as a budget "upgrade" car for people still driving things from the 00's. That said given the car market here "budget" might mean different things to different people but all in all, I'd buy these cars again. GTC will be going up for sale later this year.

I recently got saloon one (2014 model, I'm second owner) with 1.6 (non turbo) petrol and the 6 speed auto. It feels heavy, relaxed, classy and quiet, if you stay on lower speeds. It feels out of place on the highway with 120-140 km/h where the wind noise it a lot and the engine just struggles to keep up with only 2 passengers and their luggage. But there isn't one journey I had with it that I'll describe as interesting. It gets from A to B in trying to be classy manner but forget about any excitement or feedback from the car. Also it eats a fuel like some warm hatch while being slower than your average econobox so if anyone is thinking about buying one and comes across this video, do keep that in mind and maybe get the 1.4T if you find one in good condition.

a bit late to this review but here goes. bought an astra j 2.0 cdti 5 yrs ago and its at 115000 miles, been totally reliable just consumables and 2 rear springs, high 50's mpg and still very solid plenty of torque. its my workhorse car for commute, tip runs and shopping car parks but intend to keep it at long as it stays reliable. been told it is the best engine? had plenty of cars but this has been the best value for money by far.

Visibility good?? I have one and the top eyeliner of the windscreen it too low. If you pull up to a traffic light too close, you have to bend down to see it. Anyone else think that the full steering lock is about half a turn short compared to other cars? I have to line the car up to do a u turn.

I have a 2011 2.0 CDTI 165bhp Elite, it has 95% of the extras available at the time including; Xenon adaptive headlights with curve control, satnav, heated leather seats, cruise control, welcome lighting, auto on/off headlights with auto dipping, automatic windscreen wipers with rainsense, adaptive radio volume, front and rear parking sensors and one or two things I can't recall. For the money they are a great car to drive.

Currently have a 2012 1.6 non turbo Astra J. From my experience it’s a very nice car to drive but like you said it’s soooo heavy and ruins the experience a bit. Feel like I have to thrash it to gain any acceleration. Also I’ve had nothing but problems unfortunately. From gearbox to clutch to alternators to leaky engine but I know it’s more luck and how other people have treat it before me. In a way I’ll be glad to get rid of it but will miss it in another sense. Great review though defo had key points that us Astra drivers feel.

I cant get the menu up so it tells me digitally how fast im going . How do i get it up ?

As soon as I saw the turtle neck, I bought all 3 Astra Js in the area. Thank you sir.

I have an Astra J 2011 with 160+km AT 1.6. It’s still a satisfying car to me (with a back electronic windows xD) and not thinking of upgrading. Yet, it needs to be periodically checked for common mechanical issues.

Just watching you work the gearstick there it looked like it just fell into place how you might like it to. I have a gtc and something that's always niggled me a lot of how it shifts. As you go into your desired gear notch you hit this wall of resistance you've got to push through. It's a brief thing but it just makes it feel like two thumps to getting into gear if you get what I mean. Did the astra you're driving feel that way at all?

I Have Astra H from 2010, its 1.7cdti 101ps. Now has 612.000km and is still in good condition. 

I currently have the 1.4 naturally aspirated 61plate astra J and it's been a solid car. Probably my favourite car to date. The issue next for me is....what to replace it with? A few miles yet as it's running at 65k but still slight issues are forming and it might be time to move on, but to what? Great review. I really enjoyed it.

Just bought one of these- the red very annoying! Also when fuel gage alerts you to low fuel, after a while it keeps flashing not telling you how much fuel exactly you have- by then hopefully you would have fuelled up. Otherwise can’t fault it really good car no problems at all! Just annoying back windows are manual. Keep up the good videos! 🙂👍

To answer your question about the tech. The lights make driving at night an absolute pleasure compared to cars that do not have the same tech, being able to see into a corner and the high beam assist make a world of difference. I think there are more than six modes depending on the type of road and speed which are automaticaly selected to provide optimal vision at all times. The model I have also has adaptive suspension which automatically changes from comfort to sport if driving input such as collision avoidence is used preventing body role and increasing stability and responsiveness.

Thanks for the review, question do all the models have parking reverse sensors?

The thinking behind the dash backlighting is that red is supposed to to keep you more alert at night than other calmer colours.

I just got myself an 2010 Astra j for just under 3k. Mileage: 75000. Pretty pricey but that’s how the market is at the moment. I agree the car is heavy, especially when making turns but gives it a more of a stable ride.

had a 1.6 astra j elite for a year and a bit was lush to drive but too slow for my liking was tagging it everywhere but wasn’t quick enough motorways were a dream thought (loved the cruise at 110🤣) shame thought that bluetooth was an option on the elite considering it’s too spec

I've had an Astra J 1.4 Turbo Petrol SE trim level for 12 years, done 60,000 miles so fairly low mileage for the age. I have none of the interior wear and tear shown on this one, it’s pretty much like new inside, I guess a lot of this comes down to how it is looked after. Issues with these cars, the six speed gear boxes come in 2 revisions, the original version suffers from oil starvation to some of the gear box bearings, causing bearings to wear and seize up over time, then the bearing casing starts turning against the end of the gearbox case and if ignored will break through the casing causing catastrophic damage. An indication this has started happening is the gear stick will jump back and forwards when you apply acceleration. The second version was revised to have better oil circulation and upgraded bearings and fixed this issue, although the bearings they put in were prone to pitting causing an unpleasant grinding sound, this happened on mine from around 50,000 miles and the bearings were replaced for some better ones. The coil pack is prone to breaking down, this can cause all sorts of random issues but on mine and a friends Astra of the same age, they both started hesitating when needing power and my coil back fell apart when I removed it (at around 55,000 miles). They are cheap to buy at around £50 and really easy to replace with videos online. Hope that might be helpful to others.

And what about rust prevention off the Astra J, I drive a 2011 Astra and after 2 years it started to rust in the strangest places, no more Opel Astra for me, after 4 models of the Astra I'm tired of always to be confronted with rust. Rust on all four doors at the cable penetrations and welds, water in the trunk right from the start, I had to drill holes in it to avoid having to keep removing water, and I was never able to figure out where it came from.

Just got a 2.0 cdti and its really quick.

Great review as always JJ. These astras are very nice cars from 2010 going forward I wasnt fan of the older one before this one it just looked very bland in my opinion. Do you know if these are reliable at all?

Astra K is a pleasant car to drive too except for it's harsh ride over bumps with 17 inch wheels. Has the 2022 model fixed this????

This j series mk6 Astra was the best one made in my opinion

I've just acquired an Astra J. Build quality is very good for a low price hatchback. Gearboxes both 5 and 6 speed seem to be a weak point on this model, so if you hear any whiny noises, avoid. It's a car with a split personality: You can see effort has gone into some areas like the interior, but things like the bodywork seem flimsy and cheap. Bumpers and their easily breakable fitting tabs especially.

i have a 62 Astra J 1.7cdti SRI, 6 speed, owned it for 6 years, approaching 90k. only issue ive ever had is the DPF.. but love the feel of the car, the steering and weight of the vehicle..

I have owed 2015 Astra j 1.6 diesel for twelve months now I am finding it to be very good it now has 44.000 miles on the clock I do not find the clutch to be heavy I went on 500 miles trip manly motor way it managed 66 mpg it was showing I had 250 miles range left in the tank the engine is very Quiet and powerful enough keep up with all the traffic the car is comfortable to ride in hopefully it will last my a long time 2024 update I have my astra now for 3y now it has now done 67.000 miles over the last 12 months I have at to pay for some repairs on was for new glow plugs plus new brake pads all around also the stop start has not worked for a few months a got my nephew to test it he is a machineic and has a fancy tester wich recommended a new battery I will probably replace before the winter comes also I have had Warter getting into the Spur wheel well wich I hope I have now fixed by putting selent around the grommets and Sponge seal of the boot light cluster fingers crossed 🤞

Yeh, I own a Astra elite 2015 plate. Very good car but a bit heavy. Great to drive very comfortable.

Hi there. My Astra J 2011 has 170.000 miles and drives without any faults or noisy sounds. I was thinking to buy a K one but then the question in my mind is why should I give up this car which I know so well and drives so great, to buy another one which will do exactly the same things...

I would like you to do a review on the Chevrolet Cruze that's based on the Astra

I recently bought 1.7 cdti Astra j 6 speed manual with over 122000 miles. Quite a nippy car. I have the base model so it doesn’t even have alloy wheels still a great car nonetheless 👍

Hi. Mines "Technical Grey". So to hear ur luck ran out on cars.

I have a 2011 astra j that's done more miles than this one and still drives without any rattles or creeks.. its a nice drive always has been. Your centre console being cracked I suspect someone has tried to remove it and damaged it, mine is damaged at all and has done more miles... its been a low maintenance car and very simple to repair. Just 2 days ago I changed all the brake pads and despite this car having a electric parking brake ... changing the pads was very very quick and easy... changing the Cam belt is a little more difficult and I recommend buying the alighnment tool... other than that.... fantastic!

My 2013 2.0 cdti sri is now on 118k miles and has been super reliable. I am itching for a K 1.6T in Elite Nav though! Big cost to change and so many of them dont have parking sensors or LED lights though which is putting me off spending so much.

I brought my astra j 1.6 turbo Sri in 2013. I still own it now. it had 7000 9n the clock and it's done 65000 now. I've been looking to change recently but I can't really find anything that's better... I looked at the later astra k but it felt like a downgraded low rent car.... inside it felt very. cheep.... but my car is still driving as good as the day I got it.so I'm happy to stick with it for another year...

I have the sport tourer with 1600 diesel engine £20 a year road tax i had it since 2014 and love driving it .

The buttons you can replace with a LED screen for android or Apple play ( Tesla screen ) 😅

Thanks for this review, thinking of buying one just like this but wanted to know about the motorway capabilities. Can it cope?

I have the 1.4 naturally aspirated SRi model and whilst I know that it's a weak engine, I have had no issues. Never had a check engine light with regular servicing, no interior wear outside of the steering wheel, and an all around good car. I kind of like the weaker engine tbf because it forces you to make use of it to get any power and it really isn't hard, and after all this time, the cam lobes still look great (90k miles) so its not appreciably worn the engine either.

Got the 1.7 CDTI 2012 abs now 142000 miles had it 2 years still going strong but the revs hunt now and again when idling. I find the steering a bit heavy Just seems to run better some days than others but overall it has a big car feel. Cat can be a problem with these

Hey new subscriber here. I passed my test 6 weeks ago and currently have a corss d 07 plate in an automatic. I'm wanting to upgrade after Christmas but I'm debating whether to go for the astra or astra gtc? Just looking for opinions? Thank you

Had one of these for a couple of weeks as a stop gap wasn't to bad really because it was an ex cop car so quite looked after mechanically but looked like crap visually

i have the 1.4 on a 2010 plate i find it very slow but really good on fuel

i had a Astra K superior, i before that that one it was a 16v 1.8 and it was fantastic then i had this one a 1.6 j superior, and it was crap slow gutless drunk a lot fuel going along the motorway didn't even feel like i was doing 70 it felt more 50 mph i was glad to see the back of

Why is no one talking about the big blind spot in the drivers seat on the right hand side? It’s basically a big black part on the right hand side and it covers a lot of the window side so When turning right especially when going round the roundabout u cannot see very well at all and can easily hit anything if there was an obstruction, every review I’ve come across about the Astra J no one is talking about that, it’s my first time owning a car designed like this and I don’t know if many cars are the same?

I own a 2012 Astra 1.7 D SRI. I bought it in 2014 with 30000 miles Current mileage is 200250. I intend to drive it into the ground.

I have an Astra J 1.4. 100k and it's reliable relative to the focus mk2.

That electronic parking brake would put me off, I wonder how reliable they've been in the Astra J of that age?

Purchased a astra j estate today 1.7 diesel

I bought a 2012 Astra 1.6 sri. It has 100k on the clock and it drives like a new car..

I don t know why people hate it, this is such a nice car. Still looks modern. And they are so cheap now.

This Astra was so much better than the one after it.

I own an Astra J Sport Tourer with a 2.0 CDTI engine. I've just had fun with the car from the first second until now. I've also driven newer vehicles like the Astra K and Opel Crossland, but so far none have been as good as the Astra J. The 2.0 diesel is just a bit noisy.

The astra j was a million miles better then the previous one just a smaller insignia as for aiming for a better class of buyers that's why they binned the astra van shame i nearly forgot the best engine is 17 diesel an old Isuzu lump from years ago 👌👍👏