The Vauxhall Astra hatchback first arrived as a 1980 model to replace the Viva. Built at Ellesmere Port in the UK for generations, Vauxhall has made more than four million models and exported them around the world. As one of the most popular models in the UK, the Astra is now in its eighth generation and is consistently updated to maintain its competitiveness and popularity.
2,445 Used Vauxhall Astra cars for sale
Vauxhall, Astra
2012 (62) 2L SRi 5dr
£3,995
Finance available £66 pm
- 2L
- Miles
98.6K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2016 (66) 1L Tech Line 5dr
Low Mileage
£6,500
Finance available £122 pm
- 1L
- Miles
45.7K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Wilson Wheels
Vauxhall, Astra
2019 (69) 1.4L Griffin 5dr Auto
Low Mileage
£13,840
- 1.4L
- Miles
9.1K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Vertu Kia Nottingham
Vauxhall, Astra
2014 (14) 1.7L Limited Edition 5dr
£3,495
Finance available £55 pm
- 1.7L
- Miles
114.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
RobertsCarscouk
Vauxhall, Astra
2011 (61) 1.6L Excite 5dr
Low Mileage
£2,595
Finance available £35 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
98.9K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2014 (14) 2L Elite 5dr
Low Mileage
£4,495
Finance available £78 pm
- 2L
- Miles
60.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Lochthorn Car Sales
Vauxhall, Astra
2020 1.5L SRi Vx-line Nav 5dr
Low Mileage
£11,399
Finance available £209 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
29.9K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2011 (61) 1.7L Exclusiv 5dr
£1,995
- 1.7L
- Miles
120.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Estate
Vauxhall, Astra
2017 (67) 1.4L Elite 5dr Auto
£6,290
Finance available £118 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
107.8K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2021 1.5L Business Edition Nav 5dr
£12,950
Finance available £267 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
30.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Colin Francis Cars
Vauxhall, Astra
2016 (66) 1.6L SRi 5dr
£3,490
Finance available £55 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
92.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Fullwell Cars
Vauxhall, Astra
2009 (59) 1.4L Active 5dr
Low Mileage
£1,795
- 1.4L
- Miles
111.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
MH Car Sales
Vauxhall, Astra
2017 1.4L Elite 5dr
Low Mileage
£7,998
Finance available £156 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
51.3K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
drivedirect Aldershot
Vauxhall, Astra
2012 (62) 1.6L SRi 5dr
Low Mileage
£2,795
Finance available £40 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
97.5K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2020 (70) 1.5L Business Edition Nav 5dr
Reduced
£8,478
Finance available £167 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
54.2K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Tamebridge Cars Ltd
Vauxhall, Astra
2016 (66) 1.4L SRi 5dr
Low Mileage
£7,895
Finance available £154 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
38.7K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Leeds Motor Company (Commercial Road)
Vauxhall, Astra
2016 Unlisted 5dr
£5,000
Finance available £89 pm
- Miles
103.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Extra Mile Motors
Vauxhall, Astra
2015 1.4L Excite 5dr
Reduced
£3,998
Finance available £66 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
70.3K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Blackwood Used Car Ltd
Vauxhall, Astra
2015 (65) 1.6L Design 5dr
Low Mileage
£3,499
Finance available £55 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
63.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Vauxhall, Astra
2017 1.6L Elite Nav 5dr
Reduced
£4,795
- 1.6L
- Miles
109.1K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
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Body Style
Engine Size
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Fuel Type
Vauxhall Astra DieselVauxhall Astra Full ElectricVauxhall Astra Hybrid - Petrol/ElectricVauxhall Astra Petrol
Transmission
Colour
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Why buy a used Vauxhall Astra?
If you're in the market for a car that's stylish, affordable and fun to drive, then a used Vauxhall Astra is a great choice. As a staple used family car in the UK, there are plenty of used Astra models available to buy second-hand. Drivers and passengers alike will enjoy the interior space, practical boot and various high-tech features that come as standard on this great value car, which is available as both a hatchback and an estate.
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Pros
- Good to drive
- Affordable pricing
- Stylish looks
Cons
- Could come with more standard safety kit
- Interior starting to show its age on older models
- Lacks badge appeal
Vauxhall Astra by type
Used Vauxhall Astra information
Engines and transmissions
Vauxhall has offered various engines with the Astra. Drivers could choose from electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel, with a manual or automatic gearbox and standard front-wheel drive across the lineup.
Electric- New electric model has a 54kWh battery that produces 153bhp and a 0-60mph of 8.9 seconds.
- Estimated driving range per charge is up to 260 miles.
- With a 100kW rapid charger, charging can take as little as 26 minutes to reach up to 80%.
- 1.2-litre offers two outputs, either 108bhp or 128bhp, with the more powerful offering a 0-60mph time of 9.4 seconds and a top speed of 130mph.
- Older models include a 103bhp 1.0-litre, a 98 or 147bhp 1.4-litre, and a 197bhp turbocharged 1.6-litre.
- Plug-in hybrid models output either 177bhp or 222bhp, both with about 35 miles of electric-only driving.
- 1.5-litre four-cylinder makes 128bhp and a 0-60mph time of 10.6 seconds.
- Older 103bhp 1.5-litre was the most efficient with a rating of 65.7mpg.
- Previous versions offered a 1.6-litre, with power ranging between 108bhp and 197bhp.
Practicality
This hatchback provides more room than it appears from the outside, offering a versatile option for busy families.
Interior space- Spacious front seats provide room for the tallest passengers.
- Large amount of headroom in the backseat, with outer seats better suited for adults.
- Available fold-down armrest for middle back seat adds more comfort.
- 422-litre boot with petrol or diesel configurations.
- 352-litre boot comes with hybrid models.
- 60:40 split rear seats expand space up to 1,389 litres.
- Five-door hatchback model is standard configuration.
- Five-door estate is also available, providing more luggage space thanks to a larger boot.
- Three-door hatchback is available from previous generations.
- Two-door convertible was discontinued several generations ago.
- Four-door saloon has been discontinued since the third generation.
- Two-door saloon was only available during the first generation.
Safety
- Four-star rating given by Euro NCAP in 2022, meaning the Astra is well up to date in terms of safety levels.
- 82% rating for child occupants and 80% for adult occupants.
- Standard safety kit includes automatic emergency braking, speed sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, parking sensors, lane departure warning and lane keep assist.
Technology
- Pure Panel infotainment screen combines touchscreen and driver display.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring come standard on newer models.
- Available wireless charging pad removes the need for smartphone cables.
Vauxhall Astra generations
Sixth Generation (2021 to Present)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Full Electric / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1.6
- MPG:
- 45 - 256
- Acceleration:
- 7.5 - 11.3 seconds
- Boot space:
- 352 - 597 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 4 / 5 stars
Greenest
115kW Design 54kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
1.2 Turbo Design 5dr
Fastest
1.6 Plug-in Hybrid GSe 5dr Auto
Fifth Generation (2015 to 2022)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1 - 1.6
- MPG:
- 42 - 85
- Acceleration:
- 6.6 - 13.1 seconds
- Boot space:
- 370 - 540 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
1.0T 12V ecoFLEX Design 5dr Easytronic
Cheapest
1.4i 16V Design 5dr
Fastest
1.6T 16V 200 SRi 5dr
Fourth Generation (2009 to 2015)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1.2 - 2
- MPG:
- 38 - 78
- Acceleration:
- 7.8 - 14 seconds
- Boot space:
- 351 - 500 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
1.4i 16V S 5dr
Cheapest
1.4i 16V Expression 5dr
Fastest
2.0 CDTi 16V Bi-Turbo 5dr
Used Vauxhall Astra FAQ's
Which is the most popular engine in the Vauxhall Astra?
The petrol engines have been the most popular, with some people choosing the smaller options for maximum fuel efficiency and others opting for more output to create faster acceleration.
Which are the most popular trim levels?
Today's Astra comes in three trims: Design, GS and Ultimate. However, the most popular is an older variant, the SRi. These models had larger 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, sports seats, and a Driver Assistance Pack with lane keep assist and autonomous emergency braking.
What optional extras should I look out for?
Customers should look out for the panoramic sunroof, which creates an open feel to the cabin, allowing in more light. There's also a heated windscreen and Alcantara suede seats that add an upmarket feel to the vehicle. We also recommend looking for models equipped with 360-degree parking camera, which makes reverse and parallel parking a breeze.
Is the Vauxhall Astra a good family car?
Yes, the Astra has the space needed to carry a family and the boot space required to haul everyone's gear. The hatchback models are perfectly fine, but the estate versions add an extra layer of practicality thanks to a bigger boot.
Is there a hybrid version of the Vauxhall Astra?
A plug-in hybrid variant of the Astra was released for the latest generation, creating more efficiency and plenty of power. There are also all-electric Astra options, known as the Astra Electric, with a maximum driving range that reaches up to 260 miles per charge.
Is the Vauxhall Astra available as an automatic?
Vauxhall has produced the Astra with both automatic and manual gearboxes. As the manual is more affordable, there are far more used manual Astras available than automatic, but both should be found easily in the used car market.
Is there a four-wheel drive version available?
No, the Astra has never been made with four-wheel drive. For all eight generations, the Astra has only been available with front-wheel drive, for maximum fuel affordability and fuel efficiency.
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