The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been produced by Vauxhall since 1980. The car has undergone eight generations and has been manufactured at various plants across Europe. The majority of Astra versions have been sourced from Vauxhall’s plant in Ellesmere Port, England.

Initially, the Astra was essentially a right-hand drive version of the Opel Kadett for the UK market. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra name on its B/C-platform models. In the US, the Astra was available through General Motors’ Saturn division until the brand’s discontinuation in 2010.

The first generation of the Vauxhall Astra, produced from 1980 to 1984, was based on the Opel Kadett D. It was introduced in 1980 as a replacement for the Vauxhall Viva in the UK. The Astra marked a shift from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive in Vauxhall’s lineup.

Key Points:
1. The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car that has been in production since 1980.
2. It has undergone eight generations and is predominantly manufactured in England.
3. The Astra was initially a version of the Opel Kadett for the UK market.
4. The first generation of the Astra marked a transition to front-wheel drive for Vauxhall.
5. The Astra has also been sold in the US under

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