09-05-2017:
Complaint of scraping noise from brakes of 2016 Astra 1.4 T (150) despite dealer having replaced the pads.
17-07-2017:
Problem reported with stop-start of February 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.0T. The ignition stayed on though the key was out of the car.
18-09-2017:
Report of insufficient drainage to the front door bottoms when Vauxhall Astra Ks are parked facing uphill. The result is significant quantities of water collecting in the door bottoms.
31-01-2018:
Report of condensation behind infotainment screen of 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 100 VVT Ecotec-4 Tech Line 5dr Estate when the heating is used. Could be duew to a leaking heater matrix.
31-01-2018:
Report of nearside rear brake caliper of 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T automatic seizing at 19k miles. Owner told there were no replacement rear calipers in the country, so had to resort to a temporary fix by his local garage.
22-02-2018:
Report from reader that his March 2017 Astra 1.6CDTI had a software upgrade at 7,500 miles. He records details of fuel, mileage, mpg, etc. on a spreadsheet. From new, he used supermarket diesel, but changed to Shell V-Power diesel at 8,852 miles. At 8,600 miles he had checked the app and the onboard system and the the oil life was 54%.
13-08-2018:
Report of heater failing on 2015 Vauxhall Astra.
22-09-2018:
Report of problems with a new Vauxhall Astra purchased April 2018. Broke down at 106 miles with no oil in the engine due to an oil leak. Vauxhall dealer replaced the engine. New no 1 coilpack fitted and wheels balanced.
02-11-2018:
Report of clutch pedal sticking down in 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6CTDI bought used (ex Motability) at 16,800 miles and now with 24,800 miles. Required a toe underneath to raise it. Reported to Vauxhall dealer at service and owner told it was a "known fault for a small number of cars in a specific gearbox number range".
01-06-2019:
Report of dashboard warning lights of 2016/66 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol model repeatedly lighting up spuriously. Dealer clears the faut codes, then it happens again.
03-06-2019:
Report of piston failure in engine of 2016/66 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T automatic at 29k miles. Driving school car but fully serviced on time and Vauxhall is repairing under warranty, but taking a long time depriving the owner of income.
03-06-2019:
Extraordinary saga of clutch failure of 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo Petrol 6 speed gearbox in June 2018 after only 7,000 miles. Clutch, Flywheel and slave cylinder replaced under Warranty. Clutch failed again February 2019. Entire engine unit replaced under warranty after only 8,500 miles. Clutch failed again NINE times between February and May. Car now returned to supplying dealer who is asking Vauxhall to investigate the problem.
25-06-2019:
Report of failure of engine of 2016/66 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T automatic. Has now been with the dealer for more than a month and dealer cannot give a date when warranty replacement of engine can be carried out. Dealer says has 3 more Astras with the same issue.
03-07-2019:
Another report of engine failure in an Astra 1.4T. " My Vauxhall astra 1.4t 66 plate suffered engine faliure (pistons) under warranty. After 5 weeks my car I've been told is finally ready to collect from the dealership." Owner then questioned the future reliability of his engine.
04-07-2019:
Report of 'long block' of Vauxhall Astra 1.4T being replaced under warranty.
30-07-2019:
Report of failure of turbo on 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 turbodiesel at 47,000 miles.
12-08-2019:
Report of engine overheating on longer journeys in 2015 Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.4 turbo petrol, engine type B14NET. Vauxhall dealer diagnosed an 'Engine flow error' and fitted a new water pump and thermostat.
22-08-2019:
Report of 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 136 Start/Stop Elite Nav manual Estate at 13k miles going to Vauxhall dealer for clutch and brake recall. Owner objected to the emissions recall but dealer said if he didn't have the emissions software update they would not do the recall repairs. No recall repair no MoT. Whilst it was in they MoTd the car (first MoT) and it had a major fail: the steering column. They repaired this under warranty.
02-10-2019:
Report of 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi 136 going in for emissions update and on the way home the low level oil warning message came up on the small info screen. Driver stopped the car and dipped the engine oil, it was full. The message still comes up approx twice a journey despite the engine oil being on the top mark of the dip stick. Perhaps it's really indicatiing a malfunction of the diesel post injection system that is supposed to fire off active regenerations but is instead sinking to the sump and this is a high oil warning rather than a low oil warning.
20-11-2019:
Report of 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 136 Start/Stop Elite Nav 5dr Estate Manual going in to the dealer for a brake recall in August 2019. While there the deraler carried out a software undate which, after 3 miles of driving, puts up the message low oil level, service.
03-06-2020:
Report of piston failure on 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T. Car has a full dealer service history and developed an engine misfire, which the dealer thinks is due to a cracked piston.
05-02-2021:
Report of gearbox failure on 2020 Astra 1.2 petrol. Gear changes are perfectly smooth except when changing up from first to second. This particular change can result in a crunch being heard (as the driver moves the gear stick into second). Vauxhall dealership was able to replicate the symptom and agreed there is definitely a fault. But having found no quick fix adjustment, the vehicle remains stuck at the dealership pending authorisation from Vauxhall to undertake more extensive warranty work.
03-03-2021:
Report of navigation screen failing for the second time on a 2019 Astra. Replaced under warranty.
June 2015
Vauxhall unveiled new Astra
The Astra featured petrol and diesel units ranging from 100PS to 200PS. The highlight of the engine range is the all-new 1.4-litre (145PS) ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo, a four-cylinder unit from the same family as the one-litre, three-cylinder engine seen in Corsa, Adam and Viva.
Based on its construction, the new 1.4 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo also adds less weight to the car. The aluminium engine block weighs in at 10kg less than the forged steel block of the current 1.4-litre turbo.
There’s also a base-level 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo (105PS) petrol engine and a 1.6 CDTi ‘Whisper Diesel’ range with outputs starting from 110PS up to 160PS.
Astra 1.6T has 200PS, and 300Nm torque from 1,700-4,700rpm. Astra 1.6 Biturbo diesel has 160PS, and 300Nm torque from 1,500-2,250rpm. Does not need AdBlue.
The Astra does not just look smaller – it is smaller. With a total length of 4.37m it is almost 5cm shorter than its predecessor. With a height of 1.46m it is also 2.6cm lower. The dimensions have an impact on aerodynamics and efficiency with the new Astra boasting a drag coefficient below 0.30.
The wheelbase may have been reduced by 2cm but the amount of space inside increased. In combination with newly-designed seats, the passengers in the rear can enjoy an additional 35mm legroom. The distance between the front- and rear-seats is increased providing comfort and space.
The high-quality cockpit and the instrument panel seamlessly transfer the characteristic and aesthetic exterior design to the interior, ensuring that a new interior design generation is introduced in the new Astra. It features a clean look which includes a large colour touchscreen in the centre stack and a reduced amount of control switches and buttons.
Making its debut in new Astra is the new generation IntelliLink infotainment system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Each system builds off of the features smartphone users rely on most. Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify, and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at Android.com/auto.
Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone features you’d want to access while driving and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner, allowing drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third party apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple.com/ios/carplay.
The functions can be controlled via the large, up to eight-inch touchscreen located high on the center stack, via remote control on the steering wheel (volume) or via voice control.
July 2019
Vauxhall Astra revamped
Reduced CO2 and improved economy to 2015-2019 Astra. Numerous measures, include an engine compartment cover, deflector-shaped rear axle control arms and a full-face shutter. The Astra’s chassis has been further developed with new shock absorbers increasing comfort.
CO2 emissions from the Astra’s new-generation GM engines have been reduced by up to 19 per cent, compared to the previous model. These are possible due to a modern 6-speed manual transmission, a CVT automatic and a 9-speed torque converter automatic.
Compact, 1.2 and 1.4 GM three-cylinder, turbo petrol units are available with with power outputs extending from 110PS to 145PS and maximum torque from 195Nm to 236Nm. (These engines were already planned by GM for the mid=life revamp of the Astra K and, in fact PSA's 1.2 3-cylinder and1.6 Four cylinder engines will not actually fit in the Astra.)
Integration of the water-cooled exhaust manifold in the cylinder head contributes to quick engine warm-up, which lowers emissions after a cold start. They offer excellent transient throttle response At 1500 rpm, 90 per cent of the maximum torque is already available within 1.5 seconds of pressing the accelerator.
The Astra’s 1.5-litre, PSA four-cylinder diesel engines offer 105PS and 122PS, as well as 260Nm to 300Nm of torque. The diesel engines feature an electrically-activated turbocharger with variable geometry turbine vanes (VGT). Optimum exhaust after-treatment of the Astra 1.5-litre diesel is delivered by the emissions reduction system consisting of a passive oxidation catalyst, AdBlue injector, SCR catalyst and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
The revamped Astra is available with a new digital front camera, which is both smaller and more powerful than before thanks to a faster processor. It now not only recognises vehicles, but also pedestrians, greatly improving safety.
Optionally available is the E-Call emergency call function. If needed, help is just seconds away by pressing the red button. If the seatbelt tensioners or airbags are deployed, the system automatically makes an emergency call.
A practical feature when travelling, compatible smartphones can now also be charged inductively via wireless charging on selected models. All the driver needs to do is place their smartphone into an opening in the centre console. The new Astra introduces a heated windscreen on selected models.
August 2019
Prices of revamped 2020 Vauxhall Astra Amnnounced
1.2 110PS SE 6-speed manual: £18,895
1.2 130PS SE 6-speed manual £19,185
1.4 145PS SE Stepless CVT: £20,875
1.5 105PS TD SE 6-speed manual: £19,905
1.5 122PS TD SE 6-speed manual: £20,330
1.5 122PS TD SE 9-speed automatic: £21,985
1.2 110PS Business Edition Nav 6-speed manual: £19,585
1.2 130PS Business Edition Nav 6-speed manual £19,885
1.4 145PS Business Edition Nav Stepless CVT: £21,575
1.5 105PS Business Edition Nav SE 6-speed manual: £20,605
1.5 122PS TD Business Edition Nav 6-speed manual: £21,030
1.5 122PS TD Business Edition Nav 9-speed automatic: £22,690
1.2 110PS SRi 6-speed manual: £21,895
1.2 145PS SRi 6-speed manual £22,445
1.4 145PS SRi Stepless CVT: £23,885
1.5 105PS TD SRi 6-speed manual: £22,915
1.5 122PS TD SRi 6-speed manual: £23,340
1.5 122PS TD SRi 9-speed automatic: £25,000
1.2 110PS SRi Nav 6-speed manual: £22,595
1.2 145PS SRi Nav 6-speed manual £23,145
1.4 145PS SRi Nav Stepless CVT: £24,585
1.5 105PS TD SRi Nav 6-speed manual: £23,615
1.5 122PS TD SRi Nav 6-speed manual: £24,040
1.5 122PS TD SRi Nav 9-speed automatic: £25,700
1.2 145PS SRi VX Line Nav 6-speed manual £24,195
1.4 145PS SRi VX Line Nav Stepless CVT: £26,635
1.5 122PS TD SRi VX Line Nav 6-speed manual: £25,090
1.5 122PS TD SRi VX Line Nav 9-speed automatic: £26,745
1.2 145PS Elite Nav 6-speed manual £23,995
1.4 145PS Elite Nav Stepless CVT: £25,345
1.5 122PS Elite Nav 6-speed manual: £24,850
1.5 122PS Elite Nav 9-speed automatic: £26,510
1.2 145PS Ultimate Nav 6-speed manual £26,755
1.4 145PS Ultimate Nav Stepless CVT: £28,195
1.5 122PS Ultimate Nav 6-speed manual: £27,650
1.5 122PS Ultimate Nav 9-speed automatic: £29,310