Used Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 2016-2020 reliability
Category: Estate car
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a terrific all-rounder – a practical, comfortable used estate that’s good to drive and cheap to buy and run.
What should I look for in a used Vauxhall Astra estate?
To date, we’ve heard of relatively few problems on the Astra Sports Tourer, but it’s not known to be the most reliable car around. With that in mind, it makes sense to spend a bit of time checking all the buttons and switches work and that the infotainment screen functions as it should.
One common issue we have heard of is water collecting in the doors when the car is parked on a hill. Owners tell us this can be solved with some modification to the door seals, allowing water to drain more effectively, but it’s something to be aware of if you do buy this car because, long term, moisture within the door panels themselves can lead to corrosion.
What are the most common problems with a used Vauxhall Astra estate?
Is a used Vauxhall Astra estate reliable?
We don’t have specific information for the Sports Tourer model, but the Astra (in petrol form) as a whole made itself out to be a little concerning in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. It ranked 30th out of 37 cars in the family car class. As a brand, Vauxhall came 23rd out of 32 manufacturers featured.