Mileage doesn't say much in my opinion. If it had good TLC, it should run for a great while still. Especially a diesel should be able to do 300k with ease. Though you never know for sure ;) Personally I have an Astra from 2003, 1.8 petrol with also 125hp. I'm nearing the 290.000 mark right now and haven't had any major problems as of yet. 5 - Vauxhall Astra. The Astra is Vauxhall's second best selling model behind the Corsa, and it has a very expensive common problem for drivers. The gearbox will set you back over £1,000 to repair The new Astra Electric conveys pure locally emission-free driving fun. The electric motor delivers 115 kW/156 hp and a powerful 270 Newton meters of maximum torque – both available from the first touch of the accelerator pedal ensuring brisk starts and convincing acceleration. And while many other electric cars are limited to 150 km/h or 160 R2y2RE.