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HOLDEN ASTRA Used Car Review

Astra is one of the most recognised nameplates in Australia - and at one point this was one of the General Motors empire's biggest markets for the small car. The original Astra was simply a rebadged Nissan Pulsar before Holden adopted the Opel Astra from 1993 onwards. Holden dropped the Astra for a number of years after it added the Cruze small car to local production alongside the Commodore. The model returned as an Opel for just a year before GM's German brand was scared away by the highly competitive local market. Holden then imported sporty, three-door versions of the Astra (the GTC and VXR) before late 2016 saw the arrival of the sixth-generation Astra.

Pros

Cons

  • Competent ride and handling. Fast and fun VXR hot-hatch.
  • Good turbo petrol engines
  • Sedan's spacious cabin; hatch's practical boot
  • BK generation (late 2016) brought more upmarket cabin

  • Interior still lacks polish of a VW Golf cabin

  • Latest sedan misses some of hatch's safety tech
  • Lack of rear vents on some models
  • AH Astra (2004-2010) not as satisfying to drive as predecessor or successors
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2017 HOLDEN ASTRA R 6 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 167000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

One owner. Full Holden service history. No smoker. Excellent condition. Always garaged. Rwc. 6 month rego. Ideal first car. Selling due to upgrade.

$11,999Negotiable
Templestowe, VIC

30/04/2024

2008 HOLDEN ASTRA CD 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 222000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

2008 Holden astra AH 50th anniversary 5 door hatch. Runs perfectly just drove to qld and back before letting it sit for 3 months as brought a new car. Only things car might need for your liking is a new front tyre quoted $80 and a drivers side mirror glass replaced as fell off.

$4,500Negotiable
Thirlmere, NSW

26/04/2024

2018 HOLDEN ASTRA RS 6 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 63000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Low kms for age. Great first car. Manual Hatchback. Near new tyres. New battery. Just serviced, with full service history. 4 months rego. Minor carpark scratches.

$15,000Negotiable
South Bunbury, WA

21/04/2024

2007 HOLDEN ASTRA CD 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 223000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

PROS - Recently replaced water pump belt. - A/C re-gassed recently. - New low-km transmission. - Full service history. - Cruise control. - Will come with 3 months registration. CONS - Scratch on driver door from another vehicle. - Small golf ball-sized dent in boot. - No bluetooth (but will come with an FM radio transmitter so you can still connect to the car). - 17 year-old car so a few imperfections here and there. PERFECT FIRST CAR OR RUNAROUND! This car is an awesome first vehicle or dail

$5,800Negotiable
Brooklyn Park, SA

07/04/2024

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Overview of the Holden Astra

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Overview of the Holden Astra

Astra is one of the most recognised nameplates in Australia - and at one point this was one of the General Motors empire's biggest markets for the small car. The original Astra was simply a rebadged Nissan Pulsar before Holden adopted the Opel Astra from 1993 onwards. Holden dropped the Astra for a number of years after it added the Cruze small car to local production alongside the Commodore. The model returned as an Opel for just a year before GM's German brand was scared away by the highly competitive local market. Holden then imported sporty, three-door versions of the Astra (the GTC and VXR) before late 2016 saw the arrival of the sixth-generation Astra.

HOLDEN ASTRA GENERATIONS (SINCE 1998)

1998-2005

2004-2010

2012-2013 (Opel)

2015-2016

2016-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

1.4L 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 5.8 to 6.1 litres per 100km

1.6L 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 6.3 to 6.5 litres per 100km

1.6L 4-cylinder turbo petrol (2016 GTC): 6.9 to 7.5 litres per 100km

2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol (2016 VXR): 8.0 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

Lifetime capped price servicing program. Every 15,000km or 9 months, whichever is sooner. Each service currently costs between $229 and $1131 (depending on age or kilometres of vehicle). Holden Astra parts and equipment can be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO HOLDEN ASTRA

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WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: HOLDEN ASTRA (2004-2010)

Dodgy electricals are a real Astra biggie. So check the operation of everything from the air-conditioning to the hazard flashers.

Both the 1.8-litre and turbo-diesel engines needed new timing belts every 60,000km. The water pump and pulleys should also have been changed at the same time. Many owners didn't bother. Water pumps can fail and lead to overheating.

The diesel engine can develop a build-up of soot in the intake manifold, blocking the swirl valves and leading to poor fuel economy and performance. In some cases the whole manifold needed replacement.

Automatic transmissions use an external cooler that can fail, allowing coolant into the gearbox. Any milkiness in the transmission fluid suggests this is the case but damage will already be done.

Astras can also leak oil and this is often the precursor to the engine starting a downward condition spiral. Work out where the car is parked overnight and check for oil spots.