Reassuring points
Reliability- The `Astra G` platform in saloon form stays simple, durable and often tougher than its modest image suggests.
- The `1.8` and `2.0` petrol engines remain easy to read and parts costs stay reasonable for an older compact saloon.
- If the front axle, manual gearbox and boot sealing are healthy, the `Astra Sedan` keeps the coherence of a straightforward small tourer.